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A deadly Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly across the Democratic Republic of the Congo, infecting over 1,400 people and claiming 438 lives since May. Driven by the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no approved vaccine or specific treatment, the virus has reached a 31% fatality rate. While the World Health Organization initiates clinical trials for experimental treatments like Remdesivir, medical teams face an uphill battle. The crisis is compounded by geopolitical conflict and severe community mistrust. In the Ituri province epicenter and areas like Nia Nia, misinformation has boiled over into violence; an angry crowd recently burned down a health center, causing suspected patients to flee and protesters to steal highly infectious bodies. As the virus crosses borders into Uganda, regional leaders like South African President Cyril Ramaphosa are calling for an immediate ceasefire to safeguard healthcare workers and contain the fragile global health emergency. Alyson Le Grange brings you more on this story on Firstpost Africa.


Ebola Outbreak: Ramaphosa Backs DR Congo As Deadly Virus Kills Over 400 | Firstpost Africa | N18G

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