Congo's Ebola outbreak poised to become 'global emergency:' Red Cross
Emanuele Capobianco spoke ahead of a key World Health Organization meeting taking place Friday about whether to declare the Ebola outbreak in northeastern Congo an international health emergency.
Congo's health ministry on Thursday reported 1,206 confirmed and probable cases, including 764 deaths. He cited lack of trust about Ebola treatment in the community, which had never faced an Ebola outbreak before, and insecurity caused by rebel groups that has hurt aid efforts.
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