WHO Warns of 'Scale and Speed' of Deadly Ebola Outbreak The Democratic Republic of Congo is once again at the forefront of a devastating public health crisis that threatens to spill beyond its borders.
The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak an international health emergency, citing the "scale and speed" of the spread of the disease.
The latest wave of Ebola cases and deaths in eastern DR Congo has prompted widespread concern. With over 131 reported deaths and 513 suspected cases, the sheer scale of the outbreak is staggering.