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Congo’s Ebola crisis threatens to spiral out of control

Congo’s Ebola crisis threatens to spiral out of control

05/20/2019

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Congo’s Ebola crisis threatens to spiral out of control

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Congo’s Ebola crisis threatens to spiral out of control

More than 1,100 people have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Despite information campaigns, new treatment facilities that reduce disease transmission and an effective new vaccine, the outbreak is spreading because of ongoing violence and residents’ deep distrust of government. Nick Schifrin talks to International Rescue Committee's David Miliband about the growing crisis.

05/20/2019

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