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Congo Ebola outbreak death toll passes 4,000
Original: Congo Ebola outbreak death toll crosses 4,000 as authorities struggle to contain spread
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are struggling to contain an Ebola outbreak as the death toll crosses 4,000. Efforts to trace contacts, isolate cases and vaccinate communities are under strain, with the spread showing no signs of slowing. Health agencies are warning of the growing humanitarian and regional risk.
Why now: The rising death toll marks a grim milestone in an outbreak that health workers have so far failed to bring under control.
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