NewzAn Ebola outbreak in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the second-largest on record, resulting in a rate of one death every 30 minutes. Total fatalities have surpassed 2,100, and the virus has expanded its reach into a sixth province.
Health workers are encountering severe difficulties in containing the rapidly escalating epidemic. Containment efforts are being hindered by community resistance, misinformation, staff strikes over unpaid wages, and security threats from active rebel groups in the area.
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