Health workers battle with few resources on DR Congo's Ebola front line
Summary
Health workers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are struggling with limited resources to fight a new outbreak of Ebola. Since the outbreak began on May 15, there have been over 220 suspected deaths and 900 suspected cases, leading the World Health Organization to declare it an international emergency.Key Facts
- The Ebola outbreak started on May 15, 2026, in eastern DR Congo.
- More than 220 people are suspected to have died from Ebola.
- Around 900 suspected cases have been identified so far.
- The area affected is violent and difficult for health workers.
- The World Health Organization called the outbreak an international emergency.
- Health workers are overwhelmed and facing resource shortages.
- Rwampara hospital is one of the main treatment centers for Ebola patients.
- Patients often arrive exhausted and transported in unsafe ways, like on motorcycles.
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