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Congo Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 8,000 Cases, Straining Basic Health Care
Original: Ebola Is Hollowing Out Basic Health Care as Congo’s Outbreak Surpasses 8,000 Cases
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has passed 8,000 cases, and health officials warn the epidemic is damaging ordinary medical services. With staff and resources diverted to containment, routine care such as vaccinations, maternal health and treatment of common diseases is being disrupted, raising fears of wider indirect deaths beyond the outbreak itself.
Why now: The outbreak crossing the 8,000-case mark highlights the growing toll on both Ebola patients and the wider health system.
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