Ebola, Congo
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More than 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo, a grim toll as officials intensify efforts to slow the disease
Rising Ebola cases in eastern Congo are intensifying concerns among health officials as the outbreak continues to spread across Africa.
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has risen to 689, including 139 deaths, according to the latest situation report released by the country’s health authorities.
US aid cuts and proposed treatment centres in Kenya are stirring anger, while front-line resources are needed urgently to contain the crisis
Authorities have raced to slow the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo with strict measures, including by limiting public gatherings and enforcing social distancing.
Dr Ashish Jha blamed the Donald Trump administration's funding cuts for a muted global response to the outbreak in DR Congo.
In just two weeks the number of confirmed Ebola virus cases has increased more than eightfold, with at least 100 people now dead.
Dozens of motorcycle taxi drivers spread messages about Ebola in an awareness caravan Tuesday in eastern Congo where community skepticism has led to attacks on health