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Ebola: Epidemic spreads in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The DRC is facing a resurgence of the Ebola epidemic, with more than 4,000 confirmed cases and new affected areas.

Ebola: Epidemic spreads in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Photo: Roger soro · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling a resurgence of the Ebola epidemic, having recorded nearly 4,000 confirmed cases and over 1,800 deaths so far. Authorities are struggling to contain this epidemic, which is now the fastest spreading in the world.

Recently, two new health zones have been impacted by the spread of the virus. These developments highlight the significant challenges the country faces in its response to the health crisis, according to information reported by France 24.