Congo says Ebola outbreak may take six months to contain
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Congo's health minister, Dr. Samuel Roger Kamba, told reporters on May 26 that authorities and the response team expect the current Ebola outbreak in central Africa could take between four and six months to end. He described the situation as a major epidemic and said the effectiveness of the response will determine how long the outbreak lasts. The planned timeline is part of the official response strategy and frames expectations for containment efforts and resource deployment over the coming months.
Officials plan four to six months to contain the outbreak.
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An Ebola outbreak is unfolding in central Africa. The health minister briefed reporters…
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