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Ebola cases surpass 8,000 as DRC struggles to control outbreak

DRC recorded 8,067 Ebola cases and 3,901 deaths (48.4% fatality rate) in its 17th and worst outbreak since May 15. Community mistrust hinders control, highlighted by the Sunday killing of a ruling UDPS party member in Butembo. Trials target the Bundibugyo strain amid challenges from weak infrastruct