The Democratic Republic of Congo is grappling with the deadliest Ebola outbreak in its history. The public health institute has logged 5,021 cases, making this the second-worst outbreak globally.
The disease has killed more than 2,300 people. Efforts to contain the deadly illness are being hampered by weak health infrastructure, community resistance, and instability.
While the WHO previously stated that reversing the spread would be possible within three months, there are signs that the situation has worsened. Officials warn that they are continuing to identify new chains of transmission, which must be broken to stop the spread.