Ebola outbreak in Congo surpasses 10,000 cases

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The milestone marks a major escalation in one of the world’s most serious active health crises. The outbreak is unfolding amid concerns that Ebola could spread to other African countries, while international organizations and governments face urgent pressure to expand surveillance, treatment, infection-control measures and humanitarian support. The scale of the outbreak makes cross-border coordination critical, particularly in areas where health systems and access to care are already under strain.

Sources: Reuters, CNN, NPR, Al Jazeera