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HEALTHAug 19 · 08:02 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROITAssociated Press

Congo’s Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts at unprecedented speed

The Ebola outbreak in Congo reached 5,021 cases, including 2,378 deaths as of Sunday, spreading at an unprecedented speed. Responders warn that the epidemic is far from being under control due to challenges like insecurity and intense population movements. Safety concerns limit efforts, as mobs attacked a health team in Ituri province.

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