Africa CDC says Ebola outbreak may be worst (opens original article in a new tab)

Africa CDC warns that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could be the worst, with over 800 cases and 192 deaths, and could cost billions to contain if critical weaknesses in the response are not addressed.

• Africa CDC warns Ebola outbreak in DRC could be worst with over 800 cases and 192 deaths
• Outbreak may cost billions to contain if weaknesses in response are not addressed
• Africa CDC seeks $518m for joint plan with WHO to contain outbreak
• Red Cross official says Ebola epidemic in DRC may last one year to end
• Response hampered by lack of treatment centres and community resistance to hygiene measures