Ebola outbreak in DR Congo causes 87 deaths

A new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has caused 87 deaths, prompting authorities to open three treatment centers as the rare strain spreads. The World Health Organization declared it a global health emergency, signaling international concern about the outbreak's potential impact on public health.

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