MSF Warns Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Is Outpacing Response Efforts

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Ebola Cases in DR Congo Rise to 782 Amid Response Challenges

Geneva:  Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading faster than response teams can contain it, citing significant shortcomings in current health response efforts.

In a statement, Kate White, MSF’s Emergency Medical Coordinator in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, said that the outbreak has developed more rapidly than response operations since it was officially declared one month ago.

Government data showed that the number of confirmed Ebola cases rose to 782 after 72 new infections were recorded within 24 hours, representing one of the largest daily increases since the outbreak began.

According to the latest government situation report, the confirmed cases include 181 deaths.

Health authorities and humanitarian organisations continue efforts to contain the outbreak and strengthen response measures in affected areas.

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