HealthDR Congo Ebola death toll passes 2,000 in fastest-growing outbreak on record

At least 2,000 people have died in the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to the latest figures. The outbreak is described as the fastest-growing ever recorded. Health authorities are struggling to secure assistance for remote communities. Rebel conflict, poor roads and work stoppages linked to payment disputes are obstructing the response.

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