Congo says 2,000 people have died in its Ebola outbreak, the fastest growing on record

Congo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 2,000 deaths among confirmed cases, according to government data released by health authorities. The epidemic is officially recorded as the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in the country's history.

Efforts by health authorities to contain the virus and provide assistance have been severely hindered by multiple operational challenges. These include ongoing rebel conflict, poor road infrastructure, and work stoppages stemming from payment issues among personnel attempting to reach remote localities.