WHO warns of 'catastrophic collision' of Ebola and war in DR Congo

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WHO warns of 'catastrophic collision' of Ebola and war in DR Congo

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The WHO warned of a catastrophic humanitarian situation in DR Congo due to the combination of an Ebola outbreak and ongoing war. Uganda has responded by closing its border with DR Congo to prevent further spread of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola.

Neighbouring Uganda, which has recorded seven cases of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola responsible for the outbreak, announced it was shutting its border with the DRC with immediate effect.

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