WHO Considers Use of Experimental Vaccines as Ebola Cases and Deaths Rise in DRC The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with a devastating Ebola outbreak, which has claimed at least 130 suspected lives and infected hundreds more.
The World Health Organization's (WHO) chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has expressed deep concern over the speed and scale of the outbreak. Behind the headlines lies a complex web of factors driving this crisis.
The DRC's porous border with South Sudan creates an ideal breeding ground for disease to spread due to conflict that has displaced thousands. Moreover, the region's healthcare infrastructure is plagued by neglect. Dr.