DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Declared Global Health Emergency
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a global health emergency, with over 100 deaths reported. Flawed tests and traditional funeral practices are cited as factors contributing to the virus's spread.
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