Congo Ebola Outbreak Kills 2,000, Fastest Ever
Congo Ebola Outbreak Kills 2,000, Fastest Ever
The News
The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, with the death toll now topping 2,000.
Health authorities are struggling to reach remote areas, hampered by rebel conflict, bad roads and work stoppages tied to payment disputes.
Timeline
Early reports flag the outbreak as the biggest ever recorded.
Reuters and France 24 report the latest data showing Ebola deaths have surpassed 2,000 across DR Congo.
More
According to the latest figures cited by France 24, at least 2,000 people have died, making this the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak documented to date.
Responders say the crisis is being made worse by armed rebel activity, poor road access to remote localities, and stoppages by health workers over unpaid wages.
What's Next
Health authorities are pressing to get aid and treatment into hard-to-reach areas as the toll continues to climb.
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