DR Congo's Ebola crisis deepens | DW News

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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is worsening, with fears it could spread beyond the country's borders. We speak to Dr Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC, about efforts to contain the virus, the challenge posed by a strain with no approved vaccine, and whether new treatments could help turn the tide. 00:00 — WHO warning: DRC Ebola outbreak worsening and threatening neighboring countries 01:43 — Yap Boum on community participation and scientific rigor 02:22 — Health authorities urge high-risk contacts to come forward for free care 03:25 — Interview: Dr. Jean Kaseya on outbreak severity 05:00 — Dr. Jean Kaseya on prophylaxis trial and treatment trial results 06:27 — How close are scientists to an Ebola vaccine? Four candidates explained 07:29 — Uganda declared Ebola-free: how high is the risk of spread from DRC? For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.c

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