Fragile signals as DR Congo's Ebola numbers dip despite ongoing containment challenges
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DR Congo reports about 380 confirmed Ebola cases and 60 deaths, with 15 further cases and one death in Uganda. The apparent drop reflects better laboratory confirmation rather than an actual fall in danger, and key goals like tracing 90% of contacts remain unmet (around 45%). Ongoing conflict, community mistrust and burial practices hinder response, and there is no proven vaccine or treatment for this Bundibugyo outbreak.
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