Ebola day 100: why this outbreak could become the deadliest in history – video explainer

More than 2,000 people have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since the epidemic began in May, making it the deadliest outbreak in the country's history. The Guardian's global health correspondent, Kat Lay, interviewed Yap Boum II from CDC Africa to discuss the challenges faced by health teams and the strategies being implemented to contain the spread. This ongoing struggle highlights the difficulties in managing infectious disease outbreaks in complex environments. The high death toll underscores the urgency and critical nature of the situation in the DRC.