The World Health Organization has classified the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo as an international emergency, as it continues to spread into areas controlled by the M23 rebel group in South Kivu. Efforts to contain the virus have been significantly hindered by the region's persistent conflicts, which complicate access to affected populations and the implementation of public health measures. Health authorities are working to address the challenges posed by the security situation while striving to prevent further transmission of the highly contagious haemorrhagic fever.
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