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The military governor of Ituri province has declared the Ebola outbreak a 'war' with dwindling resources, as cases surge past 1,200 and deaths exceed 600. International aid agencies face a critical funding gap, risking uncontrolled spread.
Gunfire erupted outside a Mongwalu Ebola treatment facility as grieving families demanded custody of deceased relatives. Local officials confirmed police used live rounds to disperse the crowd, marking the latest violent clash in a region still reeling from epidemic trauma.
The World Health Organization has elevated the Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province to a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, citing uncontrolled spread and regional risk.