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MSF warns Ebola spread in DR Congo's North Kivu province is 'out of control'

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A medical aid organization issued a warning stating that the North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo now accounts for nearly 40% of all newly confirmed Ebola cases nationwide. This represents a significant shift in the geographic distribution of the outbreak, with the region's case load increasing substantially compared to previous periods.

Key points

• North Kivu province accounts for nearly 40% of all newly confirmed Ebola cases nationwide.
• The outbreak is concentrated in the north-eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Context

This briefing highlights a critical geographic shift in the Ebola outbreak, with the North Kivu province now dominating new case numbers. The data indicates a substantial increase in cases within this specific region compared to other areas.

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The evidence provided is a single sentence stating the North Kivu province accounts for nearly 40% of all newly confirmed incidents nationwide. Specific dates for the increase, the total number of cases in the province, or the total number of cases nationwide are not supplied in the source evidence.

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