Ebola Spreads in Congo’s Conflict Zones | Johannesburg News

Ebola is spiraling out of control in eastern Congo, with outbreaks surging in North Kivu and Haut-Uele—over 6,800 cases and more than 3,300 deaths since May. Amid ongoing conflict and mass displacement, containment is nearly impossible, especially in overcrowded camps. While the Ervebo vaccine is being rolled out to health workers, a critical shortage—only 70K doses approved for 500K requested—threatens response efforts. New vaccines are in trials, with targeted vaccination starting next week in Ituri, but the clock is ticking on stopping this deadly spread. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6282967c075b56a3