DR Congo’s Ebola Death Toll Surpasses 2,500 Amid Funding Crisis

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed over 2,500 lives, UN Ebola coordinator Julien Harneis reported. With existing funds set to run out in weeks, Harneis issued an urgent plea for more aid to combat the rapidly spreading epidemic. The situation is exacerbated by attacks on healthcare workers and facilities amidst growing fear.