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Ebola virus outbreak poses massive challenges, warns nurse
- MSF warns there are serious resource gaps and needs to be addressed to meet the Congo outbreak.
- The Democratic Republic of Congo Ebola outbreak has killed over 200 people and infected hundreds more.
- WHO has declared a public health emergency of international concern over the outbreak.
- There is no approved vaccine yet; experimental vaccines are in development.
- Health workers fear airspace restrictions will hinder transporting aid and personnel.
- Experts say we lack comprehensive countermeasures like treatment and vaccines for Ebola.
- White notes the outbreak’s epicenter is in a conflict-affected area, complicating response.
- MSF emphasizes the need for rapid case confirmation across affected regions.
- Relief workers are rushing to deploy, joining international efforts from multiple countries.
- The outbreak’s spread is challenging due to urbanisation and transmission in densely populated areas.
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