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Ebola Spreads Faster Than Ever in Congo | Philadelphia News
Ebola’s deadly march into Congo’s sixth province, Bas-Uele, is accelerating faster than ever before—sparking panic as a traveler’s fatal journey exposed countless others, triggering police intervention and raising fears of an outbreak worse than the 2014-2016 West Africa crisis. With over 2,100 deaths in a grim tally of 4,500+ cases, containment efforts are collapsing: unpaid health workers strike, rebels threaten operations, misinformation spreads, and rugged terrain hampers aid. Contact tracing has nearly vanished, with new cases emerging from unmonitored populations. Yet amid the chaos…
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