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Ebola cases in DR Congo surpass 8,000, straining basic healthcare
Original: Ebola is hollowing out basic healthcare as Congo’s outbreak surpasses 8,000 cases
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 8,000 cases, and health officials warn the epidemic is hollowing out the country's basic healthcare services. Resources and staff are being pulled toward the Ebola response, leaving routine care disrupted. The milestone is drawing fresh international attention to the scale and duration of the crisis in the region.
Why now: The outbreak crossing the 8,000-case mark is a grim milestone prompting new concern about collapsing routine health services.
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