Visualised: how conflict, aid cuts and health-worker attacks are helping Ebola spread in DRC
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading rapidly, exacerbated by regional conflict, aid cuts, and violence against healthcare workers. Health officials warn that this variant is the fastest-growing on record and could become the deadliest if containment efforts continue to be disrupted.
Why it matters
The intersection of public health crises and civil instability poses a significant threat to global health security and regional stability in Central Africa.
Healthcare workers and volunteers are finding their efforts complicated by incidents of violence fuelled by misinformation about the disease. Healthcare workers and volunteers are finding their efforts complicated by incidents of violence fuelled by misinformation about the disease. Ebola Fastest growing Ebola outbreak ever: how conflict, aid cuts and misinformation fuel a deadly threat The rapid spread of the virus has been intensified by misinformation and violence towards volunteers and treatment centres
Prefer the Guardian on Google N early two months after the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) confirmed an Ebola outbreak in one province, the virus is continuing to spread rapidly, reaching more parts of the country and infecting more people.
According to government data from 8 July, 1,759 cases and 600 deaths have been recorded. The virus has also spread to Uganda , where there have been 20 confirmed cases, including two deaths.
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