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Ebola Cases Top 8,000 In Congo

Original: Ebola Cases Top 8,000 In Congo As Outbreak Continues To Spread

The number of Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 8,000 as the outbreak continues to spread, according to a new report. Health authorities are struggling to contain the virus amid ongoing challenges in the affected region, and observers warn the case count may keep rising without stronger containment efforts.

Why now: The passing of the 8,000-case mark marks a grim milestone in an ongoing outbreak that continues to worsen.

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