Witnessing joy amid the death: BBC reports from the epicentre of Congo's Ebola outbreak
The BBC has travelled to the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to the report, the virus has killed more than 170 people so far. Health workers describe difficult conditions but also share stories of patients who have recovered.
More than 170 people have died in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the BBC reports. Its correspondent travelled to villages and field hospitals at the centre of the crisis.
Health workers describe limited protective equipment, difficult roads and long distances between treatment sites. Even so, the stories of patients who recover and return home are providing the community with rare moments of hope. The BBC says international organisations are supporting vaccination drives and laboratory work.
Local officials say they need clean water, more logistics support and additional field staff to contain the outbreak. In some villages, schools and markets have been suspended under emergency rules. The BBC says whether the spread can be halted will depend on contact tracing in the weeks ahead.
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