The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has passed two thousand, with the disease now spreading across fifty-three health zones in five eastern provinces.
The World Health Organization says the outbreak — caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus, for which there is no approved vaccine or treatment — is believed to have been circulating undetected since February, months before it was officially declared in May.
Health officials say the crisis is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, with the number of deaths doubling in just three weeks.
Chris Ocamringa reports from Congo.
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Chris Ocamringa, reporting from Congo, says the absence of an approved vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain means doctors can only treat symptoms — while conspiracy theories in affected communities are undermining the response.
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