Published 17:55 IST, June 25th 2020

WHO celebrates end to 2nd deadliest Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organization on Thursday celebrated an official end to the Ebola outbreak in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo - the second deadliest in history that killed 2,280 people over nearly two years.

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World Health Organization on Thursday celebrated an official end to Ebola outbreak in east of Democratic Republic of Congo - second deliest in history that killed 2,280 people over nearly two years.

Thursday's milestone was overshowed by ermous health challenges still facing vast country: world's largest measles epidemic, rising threat of COVID-19 and ar new Ebola outbreak in rth.

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World Health Organization's anuncement initially was set for April but ar case emerged just three days before Ebola-free declaration was expected.

That restarted 42-day period required before such a proclamation can be me.

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(Representative Im)

17:55 IST, June 25th 2020