Ebola needs a swift response to prevent catastrophe, says DR Congo governor
A governor in the Democratic Republic of Congo has warned that without a swift response, the Ebola outbreak in the country's east could turn into a catastrophe. Conflict and limited access in the region are hampering the response. Officials are calling for international support.
A governor in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has said that without a swift response, the Ebola outbreak could turn into a catastrophe. According to the official, rising cases and a strained health system make a timely response critical.
Ongoing conflict in the region and limited access to some areas are hampering health teams' contact-tracing and vaccination efforts. The World Health Organization and other bodies say there is a critical window to bring the outbreak under control.
The governor called for international support and resources. The course of the outbreak will depend on how far response teams can reach the affected areas. Health authorities note that reports like this do not constitute medical advice.
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