Vaccines and Vulnerability: Congo's Ebola Conundrum The Democratic Republic of Congo is once again confronting one of Africa's most intractable health crises head on.
This time, it's not just about containing outbreaks – but also recognizing the fragility that underlies even the best laid plans to combat disease.
Outbreaks in central and eastern Africa often exploit existing power vacuums, exacerbating regional tensions and crippling local healthcare systems.