DR Congo Ebola Death Toll Rises Sharply to At Least 131 The latest outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached a devastating milestone, with at least 131 confirmed deaths and over 500 suspected cases.
The rapid spread of the disease beyond its initial epicenter in Ituri province into neighboring North Kivu and even across borders raises disturbing questions about the international community's response to this emerging health crisis.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared this outbreak an international health emergency, but despite this designation, it appears that insufficient attention and resources are being devoted to containing the spread of the virus.