Congo Ebola outbreak still out of control after six months, MSF says
The group says that many cases are likely being missed and that transmission in hospitals in some areas is rife.
Six months into Congo's Ebola outbreak, the situation remains dire, according to international medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF). As of now, over 11,000 confirmed cases have been reported, making this outbreak the second-worst on record. However, many cases are likely being overlooked, and the virus is still spreading out of control, particularly in hospital settings.
The medical charity expressed concern over untrained and unpaid staff, ambulances without fuel, and a scarcity of surveillance teams and supplies necessary to safely manage suspected cases.
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