The Democratic Republic of Congo has exceeded 3,300 deaths due to the Ebola outbreak in the country. The number of fatalities continues to rise significantly in this African region.
The Ebola outbreak in the east of the country is rapidly spreading beyond its initial epicenter. This is considered the fastest spread of Ebola ever recorded in history.
The situation concerns health authorities, who warn of the need for urgent measures to contain the advance of the disease in the affected region. Africa's leading health body has spoken out about the severity of the situation.
