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Congo health minister announces 3 Ebola treatment centers in Ituri amid ongoing outbreak - The Spec

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**Summary:** A Congolese health minister has announced the establishment of three Ebola treatment centers in Ituri, a region affected by an ongoing outbreak. The announcement comes after it was identified that the current strain is Bundibugyo virus, which lacks a vaccine and treatment. **Why It Matters:** This development underscores the

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