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Why Uganda seems to be winning the battle against Ebola as virus spreads in DR Congo

  • DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak is now the second-worst on record, with 1,500+ official deaths and the virus spreading faster than in past outbreaks.
  • Neighbouring Uganda turned a potential crisis into a “moment of joy” — just 20 cases and 2 deaths — thanks to rapid preparedness, quick treatment activation and quarantining thousands of contacts.
  • The region remains fragile: porous borders, conflict and displacement make containment hard, so Uganda is sending health workers to assist DR Congo.
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