Ebola outbreak in DRC: over 7,000 cases recorded

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported over 7,000 confirmed cases of Ebola, with 3,400 deaths and 1,671 recoveries. The 17th outbreak, declared at the end of May, has reached its peak, recently affecting the province of Sud-Ubangui. A vaccination campaign is underway, but logistical challenges and cultural beliefs hinder the response to the outbreak.