Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo: What's going on and why is the outbreak so alarming?
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading at an "unprecedented speed," according to the World Health Organization.
Experts say armed conflict and a lack of vaccines or treatment are among several factors complicating response efforts.
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