Ebola cases in eastern Congo climb to 782 and deaths reach 181

Summary: Ebola is spreading in eastern Congo, with 782 confirmed cases and 181 deaths. The real number is likely higher. This outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, which doesn't have a vaccine or treatment. It is very hard to track the disease because over a million people have been forced to move due to fighting in the area. Miners moving around and attacks on health workers make it even harder to stop. Meanwhile, plans for a U.S. Ebola quarantine center in Kenya were paused after local protests.

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