The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has surpassed 600 confirmed cases and claimed more than 100 lives, as health authorities warn that insecurity, resource shortages and travel restrictions are hampering efforts to contain the virus.
Confirmed Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda have climbed to 608, with 102 deaths recorded as of June 8, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
The DRC remains the epicentre of the outbreak, reporting 589 confirmed cases after 45 new infections were detected within 24 hours. Uganda reported no new confirmed cases during the same period.
Health officials believe the real number of infections could be higher due to underreporting and challenges in accessing affected communities.
Response efforts face major obstacles
