Pope Calls for Increased Efforts to Combat DR Congo Ebola Outbreak
Pope Leo XIV urged greater international efforts to stop the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as the death toll surpassed 2,600 and response efforts faced disruptions from violence and funding shortfalls. The pontiff called for stronger global reaction and community involvement to address the ongoing health crisis.
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