The World Health Organization has elevated the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda to a public-health emergency of international concern, citing nearly 90 deaths and rapid cross-border spread. The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, with no approved therapeutics or vaccines. Ebola spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids, and reported symptoms include fever, vomiting, and internal bleeding. Read more...
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