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Last update: 11 hours agoEbola Surge in Central Africa: The outbreak in DR Congo is accelerating fast. WHO has raised the risk level to “very high,” and the latest count says suspected cases have topped 900 with 101 confirmed, while deaths in DR Congo have climbed to 204. Uganda has confirmed three new cases, bringing its total to five. Regional Spillover Alarm: Africa CDC says 10 countries are now at risk of spread—Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Zambia—citing conflict, misinformation, porous borders and high mobility. Aid and Travel Pressure: The U.S. pledged $23 million and tightened entry rules for people recently in affected countries; WHO and Africa CDC are jointly seeking $314 million for response, surveillance and treatment. Angola Health & Safety: Separately, Angola reported a deadly landslide at an illegal gold mine in Bengo, killing at least 28 and leaving two missing, underscoring ongoing risks from unsafe informal work.
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