Ebola Spreads in Eastern Congo as Contact Tracing Falters The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported 83 confirmed Ebola infections, 746 suspected cases, and 1,603 identified contacts.
This surge in numbers highlights the challenges health workers face in containing the outbreak. Contact tracing efforts have been hindered by a success rate of just 21 percent.
Thousands of potential carriers remain unmonitored, free to roam despite being at risk of spreading the disease. The government's response strategy appears to be lagging behind the outbreak it's trying to control.