DRC Ebola Outbreak Uncontained After Six Months: 11,000 Infected, 5,500 Dead

The Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC remains uncontained six months after onset, with 11,000 infections and nearly 5,500 deaths, though actual figures are likely higher due to underreporting. Containment is hindered by geopolitical instability, population mistrust, difficult contact tracing, and a weak healthcare system. The ongoing transmission in a conflict zone raises risk of regional spread.

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