Congo's Ebola outbreak surpasses 9,000 cases, deaths over 4,000
Health workers face community mistrust while the Bundibugyo strain drives the Democratic Republic of Congo's worst-ever Ebola outbreak.
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What happened
Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have passed 9,000, and deaths have exceeded 4,000. The outbreak is driven by the Bundibugyo strain, and reports describe it as the deadliest in the country's history. Efforts to curb transmission are reported to be faltering as health workers face mistrust from communities.
Why it matters
The reports describe this as the worst Ebola outbreak ever in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Health workers' difficulties with local communities are part of the challenge the reports describe.
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