State of the World from NPR

An Ebola outbreak is spreading across the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, with health experts warning it could become one of the largest in recent years. Over 1,000 cases have been reported in just over a month.
Why it matters
Rapidly spreading infectious diseases in the DRC pose a significant threat to regional public health and require urgent international intervention.
An Ebola outbreak is spreading across eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo that health experts warn could become one of the largest Ebola outbreaks in recent years. In just over a month, Congo's Ministry of Health says more than 1,000 cases have ... [661 chars]
The report is a straightforward summary of a public health crisis based on official health ministry data.
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