DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Worsens Amidst Mistrust and Attacks on Health Workers
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is escalating, with hundreds of suspected cases and deaths, prompting warnings from health organizations. Efforts to combat the disease are severely hampered by widespread public mistrust and attacks on healthcare facilities and workers.
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