The deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is concerning for a number of complicated factors, but there's no reason for Canadians to panic, say people who have worked in the region. The UN says there are 148 suspected deaths and nearly 600 suspected cases, with two cases including one death in neighbouring Uganda.

Congolese authorities say at least 131 deaths and 500 cases have been recorded in Congo Ebola outbreak.

The World Health Organization (WHO) chief said on May 19 that he was “deeply concerned” by an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) which has spilt into Uganda,…

At least 131 people have died and 531 cases are suspected in the outbreak, according to Congolese health authorities.