Is This Ebola’s Tipping Point?

DANGER ZONE

With the DR-Congo now Ebola-stricken, fears of an Armageddon are rising. Until these nations can provide basic health care, the fear is warranted.

Published Aug. 26 2014 5:55AM EDT

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The current Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Liberia has lasted almost six months. Small progress has been made in terms of control, but yesterday’s modest advance often appears offset by tomorrow’s new catastrophe.

Kent Sepkowitz

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Is This Ebola’s Tipping Point?

With the DR-Congo now Ebola-stricken, fears of an Armageddon are rising. Until these nations can provide basic health care, the fear is warranted.

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Kent Sepkowitz