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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo kills more than 5,300

Original: Ebola outbreak kills more than 5,300 people in DR Congo

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now killed more than 5,300 people, according to a report by Al Jazeera. The figures underline the scale of one of the country's prolonged epidemics, with health authorities and international organisations continuing efforts to contain the virus and treat those affected in affected regions.

Why now: The newly reported death toll highlights the continuing severity of the Ebola epidemic in DR Congo.

Democratic Republic of CongoEbolaAl Jazeera

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