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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has resulted in significant fatalities and spread. Over 142 cases were reported, including 97 deaths.</p><ul><li>Initial announcement of outbreak on August 1, 2018</li><li>122 confirmed and probable cases by September 2, 2018</li><li>Epicenter in Mabalako Health Zone, North Kivu Province</li><li>Spread to five other health zones including one in Ituri Province</li><li>Concerns over increasing transmission in Beni Health Zone</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>For those in affected areas, it is crucial to adhere to public health advice:</p><ul><li>Avoid contact with bodily fluids of infected individuals.</li><li>Practice good hand hygiene with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizers.</li><li>Follow quarantine and isolation rules strictly.</li><li>Seek immediate medical attention if symptoms appear.</li><li>Avoid consuming bushmeat which may carry the virus.</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        <p>Preparation for potential Ebola exposure should include:</p><ul><li>Stock of hand sanitizers and soap for regular handwashing.</li><li>Mask and gloves for personal protection.</li><li>First aid kit including necessary medications.</li><li>Emergency contact list for local health authorities and hospitals.</li><li>Information materials about Ebola and its symptoms.</li></ul>
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An Ebola outbreak was announced in North Kivu province, DRC on 1 Aug 2018. Over 142 cases and 97 deaths have been reported affecting both DR Congo and Uganda.

Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo: August 2018

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On August 1, 2018, the government of DR Congo announced a new Ebola outbreak in North Kivu province. This outbreak comes shortly after the end of another Ebola outbreak in Equateur Province. By September 2018, 142 cases were reported, with 97 deaths, spreading concern through the North Kivu and Ituri provinces and affecting neighboring Uganda.

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