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Ebola outbreak in Uganda declared over by WHO
The World Health Organization has announced the end of the Ebola outbreak in Uganda. Meanwhile, new cases have been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. (sources: Reuters)
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The World Health Organization confirmed the conclusion of the Ebola outbreak in Uganda. In contrast, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing a rise in Ebola cases.
- The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in Uganda over.
- New Ebola cases have emerged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- The situation in Congo is being monitored by health authorities.
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