BUNIA: At least 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo, authorities said. Attacks on health workers from angry residents, skepticism among some locals and armed conflict in hot spots continue to challenge efforts to stop the outbreak declared on May 15. Out of the 550 cases of the disease confirmed as of Sunday, there have been 101 deaths and 19 recoveries, according to the latest situation report late Monday.

Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have risen to 515, with 91 deaths reported

The update by the health ministry, said that three more patients were declared recovered, bringing the count of recoveries to 12 as of June 6.

The total number of confirmed cases in the country has reached 550

At least 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is grappling with its 17th Ebola outbreak since virus was first identified in 1976.

At least 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo

BUNIA, Congo (AP) — At least 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo, authorities said.

BUNIA, Congo — At least 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo, a...

BUNIA: At least 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo, authorities said. Attacks on health…

Efforts to contain the outbreak are being hampered by attacks on health workers

Les agressions contre le personnel de la santé et les conflits armés compliquent les efforts de lutte.

Attacks on health workers, skepticism among some locals and armed conflict in hot spots continue to challenge efforts to stop the outbreak.

Local authorities in Congo, in collaboration with WHO and partners, are undertaking a wide-ranging package of response measures. | World News

Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are nearing 600 as an outbreak continues to spread.