The World Health Organization says the Democratic Republic of Congo is running short of health workers needed to staff Ebola treatment centres as the outbreak continues to grow. Multiple outlets describe this as a worsening strain on the response, with the WHO warning that shortages affect the country’s ability to manage cases and maintain care capacity.
Outlets also report that the situation is particularly severe in eastern DRC, especially North Kivu, where WHO data indicate cases rise sharply in recent weeks. Courthouse News adds additional context on why staffing and response are difficult, citing insecurity, displacement, a health workers’ strike, and intense population movements. Other coverage focuses more directly on the WHO warning and the logistical impact on treatment-centre operations.
One source (Global News) includes updated figures, stating the outbreak has spread to seven provinces, with 7,773 confirmed cases and 3,759 deaths, based on government figures. Across reports, the common emphasis is that the outbreak remains out of control and that workforce shortages are a key constraint on the medical response.
