Attacks, strikes and security fears disrupt Ebola response in eastern Congo

Why is the Ebola response being disrupted?

Authorities and published reports point to two main problems: repeated attacks on health facilities and workers, and a strike by unpaid frontline staff in Ituri province WRAL,India Today,Los Angeles Times. Security fears have also pushed some aid and health workers out of remote hotspots and into Bunia India Today,Los Angeles Times.

Where is the outbreak centered, and who is affected?

Ituri province is described as the epicenter, but the outbreak has spread to four other eastern provinces: North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uele and Tshopo Report İnformasiya …,Московский …,Interfax.ru. That means both residents in those areas and the health workers responding there are directly affected WRAL,Los Angeles Times.

What is notable about the virus in this outbreak?

Officials said this outbreak involves the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common than some other Ebola strains, and the reports say there is no approved vaccine or treatment for it India Today,Breitbart.