Congo’s Ebola deaths top 100 as conflict, attacks on health workers challenge efforts
An Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has resulted in over 100 deaths, with efforts to contain the virus hampered by regional conflict and public skepticism. Health workers face significant challenges, including attacks and the lack of an approved vaccine for the specific virus strain.
Why it matters
The situation underscores the difficulty of managing public health crises in conflict-ridden zones and the risk of international spread.
Protesters carry a mock coffin as they march during a demonstration against a controversial US-built Ebola quarantine centre slated to begin operations at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki, on Tuesday. LUIS TATO/AFP/Getty Images
The report provides a factual account of the health crisis and the obstacles faced by aid organizations.
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