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Women and girls pay high price in DR Congo Ebola outbreak

Photo: UN News

What happened

The deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has taken a disproportionate toll on women and girls, many of whom are on the frontlines caring for patients as well as their own families despite the high risk of infection.

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Why it's spreading

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