WHO calls for 5,000 staff to fight Ebola in Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing a severe outbreak of Ebola, which is the largest in the country's history since it was officially recorded last May. The spread has affected six provinces in the eastern and northeastern regions, with over 6,600 cases and 3,175 deaths reported so far. The virus is transmitted through contact with bodily fluids and causes internal and external bleeding, organ failure, and there are no specific vaccines or treatments for the rare Bundibugyo strain. The World Health Organization is requesting an additional 5,000 healthcare workers to support efforts and is working to provide 3,000 treatment beds. The healthcare needs continue to rise amid fragile infrastructure and ongoing armed conflicts.
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