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Africa's Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers over hospitals
Congo is experiencing its 17th Ebola outbreak since 1976, driven by the rare Bundibugyo virus. Distrust of health workers and reliance on traditional healers have hindered containment efforts, leading to 181 deaths. The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency, and the U.S. imposed travel restrictions.
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