'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in at least 136 deaths, with fears escalating among residents. Health officials are struggling to manage the outbreak, which may have been spreading undetected since late April. The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola is causing concern due to its less obvious symptoms, complicating diagnosis and containment efforts.
- ▪At least 136 people have died from the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo.
- ▪Health officials are facing challenges in managing the outbreak, which may have been spreading undetected since April 24.
- ▪The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has shown fewer obvious signs, delaying diagnosis and allowing the virus to spread silently.
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'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads19 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEmery MakumenoBBC Africa, KinshasaAFP via Getty ImagesAt least 131 people have died during the Ebola outbreakFear has gripped Ebola-hit areas in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as the suspected number of deaths continues to rise, as officials say they are struggling to catch up to an outbreak that may have previously been spreading undetected."Ebola has tortured us," says a taxi rider in his late twenties in the gold-mining town of Rwampara."I am scared because people are dying very fast...
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