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Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has now spread to the country's seventh province, officials say

  • Congo's fast-growing Ebola outbreak has now reached seven provinces, including western Sud-Ubangi, where the rare Bundibugyo strain was detected.
  • Nearly 6,942 cases and 3,349 deaths have been reported, and WHO says the outbreak is out of control and could rival the 2014–2016 epidemic.
  • Vaccination trials for the Bundibugyo strain are starting, but efforts are hindered by insecurity, displacement and health worker strikes.
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