Ebola Outbreak Spreads in Congo

A rare Ebola strain continues to outpace the international response in eastern Congo, with over 1,000 suspected cases and 246 deaths reported.

The virus is rapidly spreading through remote communities, prompting global health funders to fast-track vaccine development.

Concerns are growing that the outbreak could become the deadliest ever, especially as contact tracing deteriorates amid attacks on burial teams.

Kenya is also facing scrutiny over a proposed Ebola quarantine facility, with a high court instructing authorities to disclose details of an agreement with the US government.