Ebola deaths pass 200 in Congo

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo report that the death toll from the current Ebola outbreak has exceeded 200, with over 900 suspected cases identified.

The spread of the rare Bundibugyo strain has sparked international concern, with neighboring Uganda confirming new infections.

Response efforts are facing severe challenges, including arson attacks on treatment centers by local residents and a lack of resources due to aid cuts.

The World Health Organization has rated the public health risk as very high for the region.