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    The Ebola death toll has topped 1,800 in the Democratic Republic of Congo as an outbreak continues to spread rapidly, according to a report from France 24. The report, published Aug. 7 and credited to Simon Moritz, is a developing account and has not been independently confirmed beyond that single outlet.[1]

    France 24 described the outbreak as nearly three months in and said global health officials warn the virus is spreading faster than the response. The outlet reported that new cases have doubled in some hotspots.[1]

    Africa health agency plans vaccine rollout to contain outbreak

    According to France 24, Africa's top health agency said Thursday it will roll out a vaccine targeting a previous Ebola strain. The report said the rollout is an effort to help contain the latest outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.[1]

    Frontline health workers strike over unpaid wages

    France 24 also reported that some frontline health workers have gone on strike. The workers said they have not been paid for months, according to the outlet.[1]

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