DR Congo's worst-ever Ebola epidemic surpasses 5,000 confirmed cases

The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling the worst Ebola epidemic in its history, with confirmed cases now exceeding 5,000, according to government data released Tuesday. Containment efforts are severely hampered by weak health infrastructure, community resistance and ongoing instability. The outbreak surpasses all previous Ebola episodes in the country.

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