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Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is on track to become the deadliest in history. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that the current trajectory of the disease suggests it will surpass all previous records for fatalities associated with the virus.

The outbreak, which was officially declared on May 15, has already resulted in more than 2,000 confirmed deaths. Health officials report that there are thousands of additional cases currently being monitored as the situation continues to develop.

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How the coverage differs

Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.

MyJoyOnline (Accra, Ghana) Focuses on the WHO director's warning regarding the outbreak's record-breaking trajectory.
BBC World (GB) Emphasizes the specific death toll and the timeline since the outbreak declaration.
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