eastern

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Congo has just one doctor per 10,000 patients, one of the lowest such ratios in the world, and the numbers are even worse in the isolated eastern reaches of the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

The current epidemic centres on the conflict-wracked eastern DRC, where it was detected in Ituri province before spreading to South Kivu.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Parts of the two eastern areas are under the control of the M23, a rebel group that controls parts of the region - which has brought additional difficulties in dealing with Ebola.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Flights resume on April 16, particularly on the eastern and southern perimeters of the island.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The eastern horizon was brightening every single second, and Nali was sure to wake up soon.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young