WHO chief lands in DR Congo, saying Ebola outbreak 'can be stopped'

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The WHO chief arrived in Kinshasa, DR Congo, to support efforts combating a rare Ebola virus outbreak amid challenges including lack of equipment and armed group insecurity. Authorities have reported over 900 suspected cases and more than 200 suspected deaths.

The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo's capital, Kinshasa, to support efforts against an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola virus, as medical personnel struggle with a lack of equipment, a distrustful population and armed groups in a volatile region. The World Health Organization said Friday authorities have reported 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths.