Why the Ebola Outbreak Has Been Nearly Impossible to Stop
A rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, caused by a rare strain with no vaccine, is spiraling out of control due to delayed detection, lack of resources, community mistrust, and weakened international response. One child’s survival offers a rare glimmer of
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