A new Ebola outbreak in Africa, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has killed over 130 people. WHO declares a public health emergency.
A new outbreak of Ebola fever, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has killed over 130 people in Africa. The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency of international concern.
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