DAKAR (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo said on Friday that the number of confirmed Ebola cases had increased to 452 after 71 new cases were confirmed in the previous 24 hours.
The confirmed cases include 82 deaths, government data showed.
Meanwhile, the World Health Organization chief announced a $580 million six-month plan to fight Ebola on Friday, voicing optimism that the outbreak could be contained.
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"We're not starting from zero, this plan draws from previous outbreaks and recent health emergencies," said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, announcing a joint plan with Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention from June to November.
"Containing Ebola requires political commitment, sustained finances and trust in engaging the communities," he said.