Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to nearly 600
• The Democratic Republic of Congo reported on Tuesday that confirmed Ebola cases have risen to nearly 600, prompting increased public awareness of safety measures. • Medical staff, humanitarian workers, and public health officials report a critical shortage of basic equipment necessary to prevent the disease from spreading. • The International Rescue Committee has issued an urgent call for funding to contain the outbreak, which is currently centered in Ituri province.
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