Ebola outbreak in DR Congo continues to spread at an 'alarming and unprecedented rate'
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading at an alarming rate, according to health organizations. The report also notes some negative test results for suspected cases near Kinshasa.
Why it matters
Ebola outbreaks represent significant global health security threats that require rapid international coordination and monitoring.
In this news video, I go over the latest numbers from the Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In addition, I look at what some major health organizations, like MSF, WHO and Africa CDC, say about their concerns about the outbreak.
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