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Africa CDC says over 1,100 suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo and Uganda

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More than 1,100 people were suspected of having contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda, the head of the African

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  1. Ebola cases in Congo near 300 as more joyful stories from recovered medical workers emerge

    Headline from East Idaho News ·

  2. Newest

    Africa CDC says over 1,100 suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo and Uganda

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  1. Seattle Times

    Ebola cases in Congo near 300 as more joyful stories from recovered medical workers emerge (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    Congo has confirmed at least 282 Ebola cases in its growing outbreak.

  2. Wyoming Public Media

    Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo near 300 as survivors describe their recoveries (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    The outbreak remains focused in Congo's eastern Ituri province. Congo has reported over 1,000 suspected cases with the Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved treatment or vaccine.

  3. Digital Journal

    Africa CDC says over 1,100 suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo and Uganda (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    More than 1,100 people were suspected of having contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda, the head of the African

  4. Washington Examiner

    Fewer Ebola cases in Congo than previously thought: WHO (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Violence in the region has thwarted efforts to tackle Ebola, as Congo lacks the institutional capability to manage the crisis.

  5. CBS News

    WHO scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo, but front-line medics say major challenges remain (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.

  6. Forbes

    Suspected Cases of Ebola in Congo Drop By Hundreds (Live) (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    There are no treatments or vaccines currently approved to treat the Bundibugyo variant of Ebola.

  7. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Congo confirms at least 282 cases of Ebola (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    BUNIA, Congo -- At least 282 cases of Ebola have been confirmed in Congo's growing outbreak, the central African nation says, as happier stories from recovered medical workers emerge. One nurse spoke of his "indescribable joy" at beating the illness.

  8. New York Post

    Suspected Ebola cases drop down to 116 after hundreds are ruled out: WHO (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The World ​Health Organization said there have been 321 confirmed cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of ‌Congo outbreak and 116 suspected cases.

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