#Ebola: DR Congo strains to keep up with resurgence of epidemic

DR Congo has recorded nearly 4,000 confirmed cases of Ebola and over 1,800 deaths, as the epidemic resurges. The country is experiencing the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record.

Health officials say the current epidemic is spreading five times faster than previous outbreaks did at this stage.

Explainer: Why Congo's Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than previous epidemics  Reuters

DAKAR, Aug 5 - The Ebola epidemic in Democratic Republic of Congo is on track to surpass 4,000 cases this week and has been described as the fastest spreading on record since it was officially declared in May.