Anger and mistrust growing over Ebola burials as traditions clash with medical response to prevent spread.
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Families in Mongbwalu grieve as Ebola returns, exposing serious gaps in healthcare and outbreak preparedness.
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The new Ebola outbreak has been reported in the towns of Rwampara, Mongwalu, and Bunia in northeastern DRC
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