WHO Says Congo Ebola Outbreak Can Be Contained Within 3 Months

The UN agency said it needed $115 million to bring the second deadliest outbreak on record under control.

WHO Says Congo Ebola Outbreak Can Be Contained Within 3 Months

TL;DR

  • The WHO believes the Ebola outbreak in Congo can still be brought under control.
  • Fears exist that the outbreak is outpacing containment efforts.
  • The virus has spread to a sixth province in Congo.
  • The current outbreak has killed at least 2,325 people.
  • The biggest Ebola outbreak occurred in West Africa between 2014 and 2016, with over 28,600 cases reported.