World Health Organization Declares Emergency Following Outbreak of Rare Ebola Virus in Congo

The World Health Organization declared the Bundibugyo Ebola virus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.Health authorities confirmed over 390 suspected cases and 107 deaths linked to the rare strain across eastern Congo.Samuel Roger Kamba opened three specialized treatment centers in Bunia to support patients after the virus spread to Kinshasa and Uganda.The CDC is currently coordinating international surveillance efforts while teams work to contain transmission in volatile, conflict-affected regions.
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