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DRC: Fear of catching Ebola sees use of hospital health services drop
UNICEF says the use of essential services has dropped by 42 per cent in the primary outbreak hotspots in the east of the country.
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BREAKING | It's official: SA votes on November 4
Small mercies from impeachment committee should be welcomed
South Africans turn to gambling as rising living costs squeeze household budgets
Matera to skipper Pumas team stripped of stars for daunting Boks clash in Buenos Aires
Indulge in a delightful Blueberry Croissant Pudding
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