A deadly Ebola outbreak has struck the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), killing more than 80 people and infecting hundreds more. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The outbreak has already crossed borders into Uganda, raising fears of wider regional spread. Background: What Is Happening in DR Congo? The DRC is no stranger to Ebola. This is already the country’s 17th Ebola outbreak since the virus was first identified in 1976. The latest crisis erupted in Ituri Province, a remote…
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