What We Know About the Deadly New Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo The latest outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has raised more questions than answers about the region's preparedness for such disasters.
The World Health Organization declared a "public health emergency of international concern," highlighting the ongoing vulnerability to this deadly disease, despite years of experience in managing outbreaks.
The current outbreak shares similarities with past ones in the DRC, including the Bundibugyo strain responsible for this latest wave, which has a mortality rate of 30 50%.