The Democratic Republic of Congo is confronting what the World Health Organization describes as history's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak, and the WHO has warned the country lacks the staff needed to run treatment centres, according to Sky News.
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Key facts
- The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is experiencing history's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak, according to Sky News.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned the country is short of the staff needed for treatment centres.
- Sky News's report characterises the outbreak as 'out-of-control'.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing history’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak, according to Sky News.
The World Health Organization has warned that the DRC is short of the staff needed to run treatment centres during the outbreak, Sky News reported.
Sky News’s report describes the outbreak as ‘out-of-control’. Further details on case numbers, the affected regions and the wider response were not available in the source at the time of writing.
Why it matters
A shortage of health workers can affect the ability to staff treatment centres, which the WHO has identified as a concern in the DRC's response to its fastest-growing Ebola outbreak.
Frequently asked questions
What is happening with Ebola in the DR Congo?
According to Sky News, the Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing history's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak.
Why is the DR Congo struggling to respond?
The World Health Organization has warned the country is short of the staff needed for treatment centres.
Why are treatment centres important?
The sources indicate treatment centres require adequate staffing; the WHO's warning about a shortage highlights the strain this places on the outbreak response.
Timeline
- DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak spreads to two new health zones, WHO says
Al Jazeera: Health workers struggle as new Ebola cases are found in border regions of South Ubangi and Haut-Uele.
- DR Congo short of health workers as it battles 'out-of-control' Ebola outbreak
Sky News: The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is experiencing history's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak, but the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned the country is short of staff needed for treatment centres.