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Why are outbreaks so hard to stop?

Controlling an Ebola outbreak is incredibly challenging, especially in areas with limited healthcare infrastructure and ongoing conflict. Misinformation, community resistance to health workers, and the difficulty of tracking every contact of an infected person all hinder efforts. The spread to new provinces and schools in the DRC shows the persistent struggle to contain the virus.

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