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WHO Chief: Ebola in DRC Spreading Faster Than Any Previous Outbreak

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is spreading faster than any previous outbreak.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is spreading faster than any previous outbreak. Since the outbreak was declared on May 15, more than 2,000 cases, including 796 deaths, have been confirmed, making it the third-largest Ebola outbreak on record. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlighted that in the past month, the outbreak had expanded at a faster rate than any previous outbreak.

FAQs on the Ebola Outbreak in DRC

1. **How many cases and deaths have been confirmed?** More than 2,000 cases and 796 deaths have been confirmed since the outbreak was declared on May 15.

2. **Why is this outbreak considered the third-largest on record?** With over 2,000 confirmed cases, it ranks as the third-largest Ebola outbreak in history.

3. **What did WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus say about the outbreak?** He warned that the outbreak had expanded faster than any previous outbreak in the past month.

4. **What measures are being taken to control the outbreak?** The WHO and local health authorities are working to contain the spread through vaccination, contact tracing, and public health interventions.

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FAQ

How many cases and deaths have been confirmed?
More than 2,000 cases and 796 deaths have been confirmed since the outbreak was declared on May 15.
Why is this outbreak considered the third-largest on record?
With over 2,000 confirmed cases, it ranks as the third-largest Ebola outbreak in history.
What did WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus say about the outbreak?
He warned that the outbreak had expanded faster than any previous outbreak in the past month.
What measures are being taken to control the outbreak?
The WHO and local health authorities are working to contain the spread through vaccination, contact tracing, and public health interventions.

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