A deadly Ebola outbreak that began in Congo in May has spread to two other regions in Africa. According to reports datelined Dakar, Senegal, the outbreak is currently outpacing containment efforts and exploiting gaps in regional surveillance systems.
The disease is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus. The spread of the virus to multiple African countries highlights ongoing challenges in halting the transmission of the pathogen and managing public health monitoring in the affected areas.
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