As a deadly Ebola outbreak spreads in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Direct Relief is preparing to ship $2.5 million in medicine and medical supplies to treat patients, protect health workers, and limit the spread of the highly contagious disease. The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, a rare species of Ebola, distinct from the more common Zaire strain. Bundibugyo has a fatality rate of 30% to 50%, according to the World Health O…
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