Ebola Continues to Spread in the DRC as 16,000 Vaccine Doses Arrive The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached a critical juncture.
Since August 2018, more than 3,400 cases have been reported, resulting in nearly 2,200 deaths. The challenges posed by the outbreak are multifaceted and deeply rooted in the country's socio economic context.
The DRC is one of the most vulnerable countries in Africa, with an estimated 40% of its population living below the poverty line.