Ebola death toll tops 1.800 in DRC
Summary
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is growing quickly, with the death toll now over 1,800 people. Health agencies are introducing a vaccine for a past Ebola strain, but the virus is spreading faster than efforts to control it, while some health workers have stopped working due to unpaid wages.Key Facts
- The Ebola outbreak in DRC continues to spread rapidly.
- More than 1,800 people have died from Ebola in the current outbreak.
- Africa’s top health agency will start using a vaccine targeting a previous Ebola strain.
- New Ebola cases are increasing quickly, doubling in some affected areas.
- Some frontline health workers have gone on strike because they have not been paid for months.
- The outbreak has lasted nearly three months.
- Global health officials warn the response is not keeping up with the virus spread.
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