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WHO says Ebola response catching up as confirmed DRC cases hit 344

  • WHO says it's "catching up" with the Ebola outbreak in DRC (344 confirmed cases, 60 deaths) and the virus has spread to Uganda (15 cases, 1 death).
  • Testing has improved and labs have cleared much of a backlog; several patients have recovered (6 in DRC, 2 in Uganda) when they get prompt care.
  • Big gaps remain—only about 45% of contacts are being followed up and WHO needs roughly $115 million for the next three months (about 35% raised).
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