Congo's Ebola Outbreak Surges to 5,000 Cases, Outpacing Response

Con­go's Ebola outbreak has climbed to 5,021 cases and 2,378 deaths, spreading faster than any prior outbreak and outpacing response efforts in Ituri and other remote regions; the World Health Organization warns that the risk of national and international spread remains high, with fatality rates varying by province (including about 70% in North Kivu). Challenges include insecurity, attacks on health workers, limited vaccines or treatments for Bundibugyo virus, and difficulties reaching affected communities.