Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda Surpasses 600 Cases

The Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has now recorded over 600 confirmed cases, resulting in more than 100 fatalities. The majority of new infections are concentrated in the DRC's Ituri Province, where response efforts face significant challenges. These obstacles include inadequate health infrastructure, ongoing insecurity, and a lack of public trust, hindering effective disease control.