The World Health Organization is concerned about the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, caused by the Bundibugyo variant. Factors like conflict, mistrust, and delayed detection could complicate the response, drawing lessons from previous outbreaks.

<p>Conflict, mistrust and delayed detection could complicate response to emergency caused by Bundibugyo variant</p><p>To be around the centre of an Ebola outbreak is to become used to the smell of chlorine. At hospitals and government buildings, surfaces are sprayed with it and hands washed in a 0.05% solution that can kill the virus in 60 seconds.</p><p>Infrared handheld thermometers take temperatures at airports and border crossings. Any indication of a fever prevents passage. Contact-tracing ...