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DR Congo says Ebola easing in areas as deaths top 4,000
Original: DR Congo says Ebola outbreak eases in areas despite death toll topping 4,000
Democratic Republic of Congo reports that its Ebola outbreak is easing in some areas, even as the confirmed death toll has risen above 4,000. Health authorities say containment efforts are showing results in certain zones, though the milestone death count underscores the severity of one of the country's worst outbreaks. The update comes amid ongoing vaccination and contact-tracing campaigns in affected regions.
Why now: The health ministry's update marks a significant milestone in one of the world's deadliest Ebola outbreaks, drawing global attention to pandemic response efforts.
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- DR Congo says Ebola outbreak eases in areas despite death toll topping 4,000 · China Daily Global Edition
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