DR Congo facing 'catastrophic collision' of Ebola and war, WHO chief warns

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DR Congo facing 'catastrophic collision' of Ebola and war, WHO chief warns

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The World Health Organization chief warned that the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is worsening due to ongoing armed conflict complicating containment efforts. The combination of war and epidemic poses a catastrophic situation in the region.

The ongoing conflict between armed groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has made it harder for health workers to contain the worsening Ebola outbreak, World Health Organization Secretary-GeneralΒ Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday.

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