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Disinformation and Conflict Hinder Ebola Containment in Congo
Health workers in Congo report that rumors, social media misinformation, and ongoing armed conflict are obstructing efforts to stop the spread of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus.
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Health workers in Congo report that rumors, social media misinformation, and ongoing armed conflict are obstructing efforts to stop the spread of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus.

Researchers are examining how the current Ebola outbreak began as the World Health Organization declares a public health emergency of international concern.