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Ebola outbreak: Eleven new cases confirmed in DR Congo

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The Democratic Republic of Congo is grappling with a new outbreak of Ebola, as health officials have confirmed eleven additional cases in the Bulape Health Zone of Kasai Province.

Breakdown
  • Eleven new Ebola cases reported in Bulape Health Zone, Kasai province.
  • Outbreak confined to six health areas; over 57 cases and 35 deaths recorded. 8s
  • Children under nine years old are the most affected age group. 36s
  • Only 400 vaccine doses dispatched so far; response hampered by limited resources. 41s
  • This is the 16th Ebola outbreak in DR Congo since 1976, caused by the Zaire species. 53s
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