Ebola's Unwelcome Neighbors: The Shadow of a Larger Outbreak Looms Over East Africa The Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) growing Ebola outbreak is spreading concern across its borders, prompting neighboring countries to bolster their defenses against the highly infectious virus.
Uganda, Rwanda, and Zambia have increased surveillance, screening, and emergency response measures in an effort to contain a potential regional spread.
The DRC's Health Ministry has reported 930 deaths and 2,344 cases of Bundibugyo since May 15, with experts warning that official numbers might be only a fraction of the actual cases.