Congo says 2000 people have died in its Ebola outbreak, the fastest growing on record

At least 2,000 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo's current Ebola outbreak, which is officially recorded as the fastest-growing in history according to recent data. Health authorities are facing severe challenges in delivering assistance to remote areas affected by the epidemic.

The response efforts are heavily impeded by a combination of rebel conflict, poor road infrastructure, and work stoppages stemming from payment disputes involving personnel, which continue to hinder containment and treatment operations.