Congo's Descent into Ebola Hell The World Health Organization has issued a dire warning: the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is on track to become the deadliest on record, eclipsing the devastating West African crisis that claimed over 11,000 lives between 2014 and 2016.
The death toll continues to rise, with more than 2,000 fatalities already recorded. This disaster has been years in the making, with multiple factors contributing to its spread.
One of the most striking aspects is its speed: the outbreak has reported more than 4,300 cases, making it the fastest moving Ebola epidemic on record.