The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has once again found itself at the centre of one of Africa's most serious public health emergencies. Confirmed Ebola infections have now exceeded 2,000, making this the country's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record. More than 750 people have already died, while hundreds of health workers, the very people leading the response, are threatening a full-scale strike over months of unpaid salaries.

The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 2,000 confirmed cases, with 754 deaths, according to the Ministry of Health. Fuelled by the rare Bundibugyo strain,…

DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has grown to 2,011 confirmed cases, including 754 deaths, making it the fastest-growing on record, according to government...