Ebola outbreak in DR Congo leaves hundreds dead and children orphaned
Health officials say DR Congo is facing its fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever, with nearly 1,800 confirmed cases and at least 600 deaths. In the epicentre of the crisis, children who have lost their parents to the virus are left to rebuild their lives.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling its fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, health officials say. France 24 reports that nearly 1,800 cases have been confirmed so far, with at least 600 deaths.
In communities at the epicentre of the outbreak, children who have lost their parents to the virus are left to rebuild their lives, while local communities struggle to contain the disease's spread.
Health teams are continuing vaccination and contact-tracing efforts in an attempt to slow the outbreak's pace. But in areas with weak health infrastructure, ensuring those efforts reach adequate resources remains a persistent challenge.
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