An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached the eastern South Kivu province, an area currently under the control of the Rwanda-backed M23 militia, according to a spokesman for the group. This development raises concerns regarding the potential escalation of the outbreak in a region already facing significant instability. Health authorities are intensifying efforts to manage the situation and contain the spread of the highly contagious haemorrhagic fever. The outbreak poses a serious public health challenge, particularly in conflict-affected areas where access to healthcare may be limited.
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