Key Points
- Ebola outbreak in Congo becomes second largest in world history
- Outbreak emerged in North Kivu province
- WHO is working to control the outbreak
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2nd largest outbreak
The recent Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has surpassed the total number of cases recorded during the country's most deadly outbreak. This outbreak is also notable for being the longest-lasting outbreak the DRC has faced in its fight against Ebola.
The outbreak emerged in the North Kivu province in the northeastern part of the country. The World Health Organization (WHO) is making intense efforts to bring the outbreak under control.
The WHO continues to distribute vaccines and treat patients to prevent the spread of the outbreak.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an Ebola outbreak?
- Ebola is a disease caused by a virus that can result in a high mortality rate.
- How does the outbreak spread?
- Ebola spreads through contact with the bodily fluids of infected individuals.
- What is being done to control the outbreak?
- The WHO is continuing to distribute vaccines and treat patients to prevent the spread of the outbreak.
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