Health
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo grows at record pace
Health authorities warn the epidemic could become the worst in history as funding shortages and misinformation hamper containment efforts.
The short version
- An ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than any previously recorded epidemic.
- Global health authorities and aid organizations report that containment efforts are being severely hindered by a lack of funding and widespread misinformation.
- Medical workers warn the situation could escalate into the worst Ebola outbreak in history if control measures remain impaired.
Key facts
- The current Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the fastest-growing on record.[The Washington Post]
- Frontline doctors, relief agencies, and international health officials state that response efforts face critical funding shortages and widespread misinformation.[The Washington Post]
What remains uncertain
- The full potential scale of the outbreak remains uncertain, though health officials warn it is on track to become the largest in history.[The Washington Post]
Sources
- Fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record threatens to become worst in historyThe Washington Post - World metered