Trust key to fighting DRC Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organization reported that considerable progress has been made on testing capacities since the DRC's Ebola outbreak was declared on 15 May. However, humanitarians emphasized that winning the race against the disease requires earning the community's trust first and foremost, as some locals question whether Ebola is real. Testing for the Bundibugyo virus is now available in six locations, including Bunia and other sites. The outbreak has continued to spread, with previous reports confirming 837 cases and 196 deaths.