Deadly Ebola Outbreak Ravages Eastern DR Congo

The outbreak in the conflict-ridden eastern DRC has overwhelmed local health facilities, with aid agencies warning of a critical lack of protective gear and isolation units.

Misinformation about the virus has added to the crisis, with some families refusing treatment and one incident of a treatment centre being stormed.

The death toll is expected to rise sharply as cases spike in crowded displacement camps.

The World Health Organization is coordinating an emergency response, but access remains difficult due to ongoing violence.