WHO urges community help in Congo Ebola fight

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The head of the World Health Organization came to Congo. He asked for help to stop the Ebola virus outbreak.

Congo has reported 125 confirmed Ebola cases and 17 deaths. Uganda, a country nearby, also has nine confirmed cases.

Stopping the disease is hard because of armed conflict. People also do not trust health workers in some areas.

More medical help has arrived in Congo this week. Hospitals now have more staff and better equipment.

Doctors are looking for new drugs and a vaccine. Health workers face danger and some travel is restricted.

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Who came to Congo?

The head of the World Health Organization came to Congo.

How many confirmed Ebola cases are there in Congo?

Congo has reported 125 confirmed Ebola cases.

What are doctors looking for?

Doctors are looking for new drugs and a vaccine.

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