Congo's Ebola toll crosses 6,000 as containment efforts intensify

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surpassed 6,000 cases, with containment measures such as limits on gatherings, social distancing, and airport closures rolled out across six provinces, particularly hitting Ituri amid rebel violence; while Uganda has declared itself Ebola-free, the WHO warns that cross-border transmission remains possible and urges stronger community trust and resources.