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Ebola Cases Surge Past 800 in Congo

Ebola Cases Surge Past 800 in Congo

Confirmed Ebola cases in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have surged past 800, with aid groups warning the outbreak may be larger than reported.

The DRC's National Institute of Public Health reported 808 confirmed cases and 192 deaths as of June 15.

Health workers are struggling to track transmission chains as treatment centers become overwhelmed.

The outbreak poses a severe threat to regional stability and public health.

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Democratic Republic of the Congo
Country in Central Africa
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United Nations agency concerned with international public health