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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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- In early May 2026 a serious illness appears in Ituri.
- Local health workers collect and test blood samples quickly there.
- Researchers at a national lab identify the virus called ebola.
- This ebola strain is rare and seen previously.
- Health teams from different places start to respond fast.
- Several donors give emergency money to support the work.
- Many essential systems and trained staff are needed.
- African scientists lead research and public health efforts.
Difficult words
- illness — a disease that makes people feel sick
- samples — small amounts taken for medical testingblood samples
- identify — to find and name what something is
- virus — a tiny germ that can cause illness
- strain — a type or form of a virus
- donor — a person or group who gives moneydonors
- emergency — a sudden dangerous or urgent situation
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Discussion questions
- Have you ever seen a health worker take blood?
- Do you know what a virus is?
- Would you help people in an emergency?
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