WHO warns of 'catastrophic collision' of Ebola and war in DR Congo

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The World Health Organization warned that the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo is complicating efforts to control a deadly Ebola outbreak. Uganda has announced the closure of its border to curb the spread of the virus.

KAMPALA - Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo is complicating efforts to rein in a deadly Ebola outbreak, the World Health Organization chief warned Wednesday, while Uganda announced it was shutting its border.

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