Episode 1879 • • 1:19:21 - 1:24:42
1879: Grace and Assurance
Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surged to 900 cases and 250 deaths, centered in the city of Bunia. Health infrastructure is reportedly overwhelmed, with a critical shortage of PPE and an inability to isolate suspected patients. Aid workers express skepticism over government claims that 72% of contacts are being traced, suggesting the actual figure is closer to 40%, leaving the outbreak effectively out of control.