WHO Director-Tedros: War in DR Congo hampers Ebola fight; outbreak has killed 220, infections rising.
WHO Director-Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the ongoing war in the Democratic Republic of Congo is hampering effective response to the Ebola virus. The outbreak has allegedly caused 220 deaths, with infections continuing to rise.
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