The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now exceeded 11,000 confirmed cases and 5,387 deaths, officials say.
Health authorities report that the outbreak, which began in the eastern part of the country, is the largest in the nation’s history.
Officials say the spread has been hampered by delayed detection and ongoing conflict in the region, making containment efforts difficult.
Despite intensified vaccination campaigns and contact tracing, the disease continues to claim lives, with the death toll rising steadily.
International health agencies remain on standby to provide support as the situation evolves.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>