Ebola Outbreak Puts Frontline Health Workers at Growing Risk in DR Congo

Medical workers battling an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo say they are facing worsening conditions, shortages of protective equipment and growing hostility from some communities.

Several healthcare professionals have died after becoming infected while treating patients, raising fears about the ability of hospitals and clinics to contain the virus.

Doctors say many facilities lack isolation units, gloves, masks and basic medical supplies, forcing some hospitals to shut down to prevent further infections among staff and patients.

The World Health Organization says it is expanding operations across affected regions, including Ituri and North Kivu provinces, while sending additional personnel, medicines and protective equipment.

But attacks on treatment centres and distrust among local communities are complicating efforts to control the outbreak.

Al Jazeera's Alain Uaykani reports from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

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