An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is escalating rapidly. According to Al Jazeera and the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, confirmed cases have reached 837, with 196 deaths reported so far. Health officials warn the outbreak could become the worst in recorded history, marking a critical public health emergency for the region.

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