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Dikembe Mutombo

Congolese man in blue suit holds a basketball

Former NBA star Dikembe Mutombo is on a mission to beat Ebola in DR Congo

Health & Medicine

In a recent public service announcement produced by Mutombo for DR Congo, he speaks directly into the camera and tells viewers that Ebola is real and offers tips on how to prevent it and get treatment.

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