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WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo

  • WHO sharply cut the number of suspected Ebola cases in the DRC, but experts warn the outbreak may have been spreading undetected since January — so there’s cautious optimism mixed with uncertainty.
  • Several frontline nurses who caught Ebola have recovered and were honored as survivors, underscoring that early care can save lives.
  • Big challenges remain: contact tracers are reaching only about a quarter of contacts, some people distrust medical care and turn to traditional healers, and health workers need more protective gear.
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