Rare Ebola Strain Spreads Without Vaccine: What You Need to Know The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is once again at the center of a major public health crisis.
A rare and aggressive strain of Ebola, which was first reported in May, has claimed over 150 lives and infected more than 250 people across multiple provinces.
Understanding the Outbreak The affected areas are largely rural and impoverished, with limited access to healthcare. This makes it difficult for authorities to contain the spread of the virus.