The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now claimed over 500 lives. World Health Organization figures show 1,561 confirmed cases and 506 deaths in the DRC. Two deaths have also occurred in neighboring Uganda, with 16 patients recovering there. This outbreak is driven by a rare Ebola species lacking approved vaccines or treatments.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to escalate, with confirmed cases climbing to more than 1,500 and at least 473 people dead, according to…

The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported more than 1,500 Ebola cases and 473 deaths since the outbreak began in May, as health authorities continue surveillance and response…