'DRC's largest Ebola outbreak on record: Active conflict and armed groups hamper the response'

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing its largest Ebola outbreak on record, complicated by active conflict and the presence of armed groups, which hamper the response efforts. The outbreak spread undetected for months, with challenges including delayed diagnosis and difficulties distinguishing the Bundibugyo strain from other illnesses.

๐ŸŒ Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo — Sources: 1 — First seen: Last seen:
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