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.

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 head of the World Health Organization visited Uganda on Monday and praised its efforts to limit the spread of an Ebola outbreak from neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.

Local officials say more than 90 people have died across the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda

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,…

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

In just two weeks the number of confirmed Ebola virus cases has increased more than eightfold, with at least 100 people now dead.

Rising Ebola cases in eastern Congo are intensifying concerns among health officials as the outbreak continues to spread across Africa.