The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a severe Ebola outbreak, with the number of suspected cases surging to over 900. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the outbreak has been ongoing since 2018, with sporadic cases reported in the past few months.
The DRC's health ministry has confirmed that there have been 898 suspected Ebola cases and 616 deaths attributed to the virus. The majority of cases have been reported in the North Kivu province, where the outbreak is believed to have originated.
The WHO has deployed a team of experts to the DRC to support the country's efforts in containing the outbreak. The team is working closely with the DRC's health ministry to identify the source of the outbreak and implement measures to prevent further spread.
The outbreak has raised concerns globally, with several countries imposing travel restrictions on visitors to the DRC. The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has advised Britons against all but essential travel to the affected areas.
The WHO has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the DRC has the potential to spread to other countries, including the UK. The organisation has urged the international community to provide support to the DRC in combating the outbreak.