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Ebola death toll in Congo tops 4,000
Original: Ebola death toll in Congo tops 4,000 in fastest-growing outbreak of the disease on record
The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 4,000, making it the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record. Health authorities are struggling to contain the virus amid challenging conditions on the ground. The milestone is drawing international attention and renewed calls for support to bring the epidemic under control.
Why now: The outbreak has reached a grim milestone, becoming the fastest-growing Ebola epidemic ever recorded.
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- Ebola death toll in Congo tops 4,000 in fastest-growing outbreak of the disease on record · CBS News
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