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Ebola outbreak declared emergency of international concern: What is it, how does it spread, and is there a vaccine?
Health & ScienceThe Economic Times17 May, 11:15 amAtlasHour
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Ebola outbreak declared emergency of international concern: What is it, how does it spread, and is there a vaccine?

The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a global health emergency. The virus poses a significant risk to neighboring countries. While not a pandemic, the situation demands attention. Cases have been reported in eastern DRC. Vaccines exist for the Zaire strain, and research is ongoing for the Sudan strain.

By AtlasHour DeskPublished 17 May, 11:15 am1 min read
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The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a global health emergency.

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