Ebola outbreak in DR Congo growing 'exponentially' as death toll passes 2,500
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The United Nations reports that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing exponentially, with the death toll surpassing 2,500. According to the UN's senior Ebola coordinator, Julien Harneis, the virus is spreading faster than any recorded outbreak, with over half of the total deaths occurring within the past 20 days.
The epidemic has resulted in more than 5,200 reported cases, overwhelming health infrastructure in the region. In response to the accelerating crisis, UN officials are urging a rapid scale-up of resources to prevent further spread and contain the epidemic.
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France 24 (FR)Highlights the unprecedented speed of the spread and recent surge in deaths.
Daily Sabah (Istanbul, Turkey) (TR)Emphasizes the strain on local infrastructure as case numbers and deaths climb.
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