Why is the latest Ebola outbreak worsening in DR Congo?
A worsening Ebola outbreak in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading faster than health teams can contain it, according to the World Health Organization.
The outbreak has already killed around 2,000 people, raising concerns that the virus could spread further as response efforts struggle to keep pace.
Health experts say the crisis is being driven by the speed of transmission and the difficulty of reaching and monitoring affected communities. Identifying cases quickly, tracing contacts and providing timely treatment are critical to slowing the outbreak.
The situation is being discussed by Ebola response experts, including International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies coordinator Alex Lock, WHO Africa emergency director Dr Marie Roseline Belizaire and global health consultant Dr Margaret Harris.
The scale and speed of the outbreak are increasing pressure on health authorities to strengthen containment measures and prevent further loss of life.
