- There is a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Many people are sick and many have already died from Ebola.
- Health groups say the outbreak continues to spread between communities.
- Researchers and doctors are trying to make vaccines quickly to help.
- Teams are also testing medicines and treatments for sick patients now.
- International groups are giving money and emergency supplies to help.
- Some neighbouring countries already report cases and need support.
- Local hospitals need more staff, medicine and vaccine doses soon.
Difficult words
- outbreak — a sudden start of many disease cases
- spread — move from one place to another
- vaccine — a medicine that stops people getting a diseasevaccines
- treatment — help or medicine for sick peopletreatments
- supply — things needed for help in an emergencysupplies
- neighbouring — next to or near another country or place
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Discussion questions
- Would you give money or supplies to help in an outbreak?
- Would you take a vaccine to avoid getting sick?
- Do you think neighbouring countries should give support?
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