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We are chasing Ebola virus – it is ahead of us, WHO warns
By GhanaSummary Newsroom1 min read
The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo began at least three months before it was officially declared - meaning the health authorities are still playing catch-up, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned.
The epicentre of this outbreak of the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, is in the east of DR Congo where insecurity has hampered control efforts.
More than 1,900 people have died from the virus since that declaration on 15 May, making this the second-worst Ebola outbreak ever.
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