Pakistan, June 2 -- The World Health Organization has sharply reduced suspected Ebola cases in Central Africa from 906 to 116 after further testing. The revision matters because it provides a clearer picture of the outbreak's scale. Health authorities, affected communities, and neighbouring countries remain closely impacted.

The WHO said 116 suspected cases were recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo as of May 31. Meanwhile, 321 cases have been confirmed in the country, including 48 deaths. In neighbouring Uganda, authorities have confirmed nine cases and one death linked to the outbreak.

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According to WHO spokesman Christian Lindmeier, many previously suspected cases were removed...