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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern

May 17 - An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organisation, after 80 suspected deaths and nine laboratory-confirmed cases.

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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concernMay 17 - An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organisation, after 80 suspected deaths and nine laboratory-confirmed cases.
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