Experts say Ebola outbreak is ‘fastest growing ever’ as death toll reaches 600
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is currently the fastest-growing on record, with cases doubling every 28 days. Health authorities are calling for urgent financial and human resources to combat the virus, which has already claimed 600 lives.
Why it matters
The rapid spread of a rare Ebola strain without an approved vaccine poses a significant threat to regional and global public health security.
Officials say cases are doubling every 28 days as the virus spreads fast. Photo / Jospin Mwisha, AFP
The article relies on data from the WHO and health authorities to report on the crisis.
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