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Last update: 11 hours agoEbola Update (DRC): The Democratic Republic of the Congo says confirmed Ebola cases have climbed to 956, with 247 deaths, as health authorities report the outbreak is still in an upward phase and contact tracing is below target. Displaced-Camp Deaths: In Kigonze camp in Bunia, camp officials and aid groups say at least 30 deaths since early May may be linked to Ebola, with many families refusing testing—raising fears of undetected spread among more than 15,000 displaced people. WHO Warning: The World Health Organization says the outbreak is evolving fast, with response teams struggling to catch up, and notes there is no vaccine for the rare Bundibugyo strain. Cross-Border Strain: Reports also highlight the strain’s spread risk across eastern DRC and into neighboring areas, while UNHCR warns Ebola threatens millions of displaced people amid fighting, fear, and misinformation. Aid & PPE: A California nonprofit says it is shipping over 250,000 N95 respirators and other supplies to protect frontline health workers in Bunia.
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