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DRC Ebola outbreak 'way bigger that what we see now', virologist says

DRC Ebola outbreak 'way bigger that what we see now', virologist says

Summary

A fast-spreading Ebola outbreak is affecting eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and has also reached Uganda. Health experts say the outbreak is much larger than current data shows, leading the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare it a global public health emergency.

Key Facts

  • The Ebola outbreak is in eastern DRC and nearby Uganda.
  • The number of cases is believed to be much higher than reported.
  • Medical teams are working quickly to contain the spread.
  • The WHO has called the situation a public health emergency of international concern.
  • A virologist from Lancaster University explained the outbreak’s real scale is bigger than official numbers.
  • Ebola is a serious viral disease that spreads through close contact.
  • International organizations are involved in managing the outbreak.
  • The outbreak's impact is growing, and efforts are ongoing to control it.
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