Ebola Death Toll Surpasses 1,000 in DR Congo The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is struggling to contain an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus that has now claimed over 1,000 lives.
The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a global health emergency last year, but efforts to bring it under control have been hindered by local resistance, corruption, and infrastructure challenges.
Understanding the Crisis in DR Congo The current Ebola outbreak is the second deadliest on record, after the 2014 2016 West Africa epidemic that claimed over 11,000 lives.