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WHO emergency supplies arrive in Bunia as Ebola death toll reaches 136

The World Health Organization has stepped up emergency operations in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after the country recorded 136 deaths and about 543 suspected Ebola cases, according to Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba.

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00:00The World Health Organization delivered 12 tons of emergency medical supplies to Bunia in eastern DR Congo on Tuesday as
00:08health authorities rushed to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak.
00:11More than 40 medical experts also arrived in Ituri province to reinforce their response efforts.
00:18Footage from Bunia showed aid workers unloading protective equipment, infection prevention kits and emergency tents for frontline health workers battling
00:27the virus.
00:28Doctors Without Borders also deployed emergency response supplies as local hospitals struggle to cope with a growing number of suspected
00:37infections.
00:38Congolese health minister says at least 136 deaths and more than 543 suspected cases have now been recorded.
00:47The outbreak is caused by the Bundubugio strain of Ebola for which there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment.
00:55The United States has advised against travel to DR Congo, South Sudan and Uganda while urging caution for travel to
01:03Rwanda.
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