Ebola Death Toll Tops 600 in Congo

The UN health agency confirmed that the Ebola outbreak in the DRC has become the fastest-growing in history, with 1,759 confirmed cases and 600 deaths.

The crisis has spread to previously unaffected provinces, overwhelming health systems.

Protests by health workers over unpaid salaries have disrupted operations, while community mistrust led to attacks on treatment centers and the burning of medical tents.

International aid organizations warned that without urgent funding and security, the outbreak could spiral further out of control.