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Africa: Ebola Response Shows Progress, but Outbreak Remains a Continental Emergency, African Scientists Say

[Africa CDC] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- Four months after the Ebola outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was designated a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS), the Africa CDC Emergency Consultative Group (ECG) has completed an independent scientific review and issued recommendations for the next phase of the response.

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Africa: When Ebola Strikes, HIV Care Cannot Stop

[Africa CDC] As the Democratic Republic of the Congo responds to the Ebola outbreak in Ituri, there are growing concerns about people living with HIV missing their regular care and treatment.

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  • Community organizations vital in reconnecting patients with care

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