Congo Ebola deaths surpass 5,000 amid spread fears

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The reported death toll marks a severe escalation in Congo’s Ebola crisis and is prompting fears of wider regional transmission. Authorities and international health agencies face mounting pressure to contain infections, strengthen surveillance, protect healthcare workers and expand access to treatment. The available coverage does not provide enough detail to independently verify the affected provinces, case count or response measures, so the situation should be treated as developing.

Sources: The Aawsat, WFTV