The spread of one of the world's most feared viruses has left responders 'playing catch-up' in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. #EuropeNews

‘High mobility and insecurity’ in the region are helping to spread the highly contagious virus, amid decades of conflict by armed groups.

WHO chief warns of 220 suspected Ebola deaths, urging immediate action as the epidemic outpaces response efforts.

Uganda confirms 2 more cases, taking total to 7.

Das gefährliche Ebolavirus verbreitet sich laut WHO-Direktor Tedros rasend schnell, man befinde sich in einer »Aufholjagd«. 220 Menschen seien bisher gestorben.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says a delay in detecting cases means responders were now 'playing catch-up'.

The World Health Organization warned Monday that a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda was outpacing response efforts,…

The spread of one of the world's most feared viruses has left responders 'playing catch-up' in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. #EuropeNews

It comes as health facilities in some of the worst-hit regions are attacked amid ongoing violence.

The WHO warns that the Ebola outbreak in DRC is worsening and calls for urgent action from neighbouring countries to contain the deadly virus.

Director general of World Health Organization urges neighbouring countries to take immediate action