Outbreak

An outbreak is the sudden and rapid spread of a disease within a specific population or geographic area. It refers to the occurrence of cases of a disease in excess of what is normally expected in that location.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to the ongoing and severe Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has become the deadliest in the country's history and is described by the WHO as 'far from being under control'.

Latest on Outbreak

• Congo Ebola outbreak ‘far from being under control’: WHO chief
• WHO chief warns DR Congo Ebola outbreak ‘far from being under control’
• WHO says Congo Ebola outbreak can still be brought under control within three months
• Hundreds hospitalised in Yangon cholera outbreak: minister
• Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history
• Ebola outbreak in Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history

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