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DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills more than 1,700 as WHO accelerates trials

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An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in over 1,700 deaths, prompting the World Health Organization to accelerate clinical trials for treatments. The crisis is heavily concentrated in the Ituri province, which is responsible for nearly 90 percent of the total reported cases.

The acceleration of medical trials marks a significant effort to contain the spread of the virus within the region. Health authorities continue to focus resources on the affected areas to address the high concentration of cases and mitigate further loss of life.

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