00:00According to the World Health Organization, the number of suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and
00:06Uganda has risen to 600, with 139 suspected deaths.
00:10In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the health zones of Mangualu, Rampara, Munia and Yankunde in the Italy province
00:18are among the worst affected, with cases also suspected in the North Kibu province.
00:22Uganda has also confirmed two cases in Kampala, including one death from two people who traveled from the DRC.
00:28Health authorities say the outbreak is being fueled by the Puntibukio strain, a type of Ebola virus for which no
00:35vaccine or treatment exists.
00:37Given the seriousness of the situation, the World Health Organization declared a public health emergency due to the extreme risk
00:43of regional spread.
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