DR Congo health ministry reports rising Ebola toll amid containment concerns

New figures attributed to the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Health Ministry show an increase in confirmed Ebola infections, amid concerns over efforts to contain the virus.

The reported total stands at 8,067 confirmed cases, including 3,901 deaths. The deaths are included in the case count, rather than representing an additional total.

The accompanying account describes containment efforts as being hampered by three obstacles. It does not identify those barriers or explain how they are affecting the response.

The information provided also gives no reporting period or previous case total for comparison, leaving the timing and pace of the reported increase unclear.