DR Congo Ebola deaths top 5,000, cases recorded in other African nations
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Deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000 as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease and cases are recorded in other African countries, the latest government data on Saturday shows. Data from the government’s Ministry of Health showe
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DR Congo Ebola deaths top 5,000, cases recorded in other African nations. Deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000 as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease and cases are recorded in other African countries, the latest government data on Saturday shows. Data from the government’s Ministry of Health showe Covered by 1 publications. South China Morning Post: DR Congo Ebola deaths top 5,000, cases recorded in other African nations.
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- South China Morning Post Hong Kong DR Congo Ebola deaths top 5,000, cases recorded in other African nations Deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000 as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease and cases are recorded in other African countries, the latest government data on Saturday shows. Data from the government’s Ministry of Health showe 1 h ago · Tier 2
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