DR Congo Ebola outbreak shows signs of slowdown
Health officials report encouraging progress in containing the deadly virus spreading across the Democratic Republic of Congo.
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak is showing signs of a slowdown, according to reports in the region. The development marks a potential turning point in the country's effort to contain the virus.
Details on specific case numbers, vaccination rates, or other metrics were not immediately available.
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- Encouraging signs in DR Congo Ebola fight — France 24 — English
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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