DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 5,000 Confirmed Cases

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has officially surpassed 5,000 confirmed cases, with the WHO declaring it a global health emergency.

Children account for one-third of the total deaths, and the M23 rebel group has further complicated response efforts by tightening movement controls in affected areas.

International aid organizations are calling for an urgent increase in funding to prevent the virus from spreading further across the region's porous borders.