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Three Red Cross volunteers die from Ebola in Congo
The Red Cross reported the deaths of three volunteers believed to have contracted Ebola during a mission. The outbreak has raised concerns as cases increase in the region. (sources: nbcnews, bbc, cbsnews)
ModernAction Briefing
Three Red Cross volunteers died from suspected Ebola after a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The organization indicated that the volunteers likely contracted the virus before the outbreak was recognized.
- The Red Cross volunteers died during a mission in March.
- The community was not aware of the Ebola outbreak at the time of the intervention.
- The deaths are linked to a rise in Ebola cases in the region.
Why it matters
The deaths highlight the ongoing challenges posed by Ebola outbreaks in the region and the risks faced by humanitarian workers.
Action context
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