The Ebola crisis is far outpacing the response, Congo's IRC director says
Health workers battling the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Congo are hindered by lack of data, budget cuts and a fearful community.
NPR reports that health workers battling the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Congo are hindered by lack of data, budget cuts and a fearful community.
This health story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Ebola, Congo's IRC and Congo.
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