Fastest growing Ebola outbreak ever: how conflict, aid cuts and misinformation fuel a deadly threat
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo is grappling with the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever, with cases surging to 1,759 and deaths climbing to 600 by mid-July. Conflict, aid cuts, and rampant misinformation have exacerbated the situation, leading to violence against healthcare workers and treatment centers. The virus has now crossed borders into Uganda, raising international concerns about containment. This outbreak highlights the devastating impact of socio-political instability on public health crises.
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