‘Ebola has tortured us’: Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads

english.makalukhabar.com · 6 days ago

Fear is spreading in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as the number of suspected Ebola deaths rises, with officials acknowledging they are struggling to contain an outbreak that may have been spreading undetected. The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has caused only two previous outbreaks with a high mortality rate, is responsible for the current crisis. Health teams are facing challenges due to delayed diagnosis, a lack of reporting from communities, and the virus spreading into urban centers amidst ongoing conflict and a compromised healthcare system.