DR Congo Ebola epidemic surpasses 5,000 confirmed cases
DR Congo's largest-ever Ebola epidemic has exceeded 5,000 confirmed cases as containment efforts struggle against weak health infrastructure and instability.
- Confirmed Ebola cases in DR Congo exceed 5,000.
- Efforts are hampered by weak health infrastructure and community resistance.
Sources
- France 24 — Attempts to curb Ebola cases in DR Congo fail with more than 5,000 confirmed
- Al Jazeera — How Ebola became the deadliest outbreak in DR Congo’s history
- Al Jazeera — Congo Ebola outbreak ‘global emergency’ as infections pass 5,000: WHO
- Al Jazeera — WHO: Ebola can be contained in months if enough funding is provided
- UN News — Ebola: Motorbike riders carrying the sick may hold key to response boost
- France 24 — Ebola in DRC: Deadliest outbreak on record ‘outpacing the response’