An outbreak epicenter has been identified in Bunia, Uganda, prompting aid organizations to operate in the region of Africa.
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Updated Jun 17
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What happened
An outbreak epicenter has been identified in Bunia, Uganda, prompting aid organizations to operate in the region of Africa.
Who's involved
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Outbreak epicenter identified in Bunia, Uganda, requiring aid response across Africa.1 source
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The entities involved
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Uganda
country in East Africa
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Bunia
Bunia is a city in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is the capital of the province of Ituri.
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Africa
continent
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Mercy Corps
non-governmental organization
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