The World Health Organization chief warned that ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is hindering efforts to contain a worsening Ebola outbreak. The intertwined crises pose a severe threat to public health and stability.

The ongoing conflict between armed groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has made it harder for health workers to contain the worsening Ebola outbreak, World Health Organization Secretary-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday.