Desperation Fuels a Rushed Ebola Trial As the record breaking pace of the Partners treatment trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) unfolds, it's clear that desperation is driving this effort to combat Ebola.
The outbreak, declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO) on May 17th, has already claimed 625 lives and left over 1,700 infected.
Healthcare workers struggle with low pay, dwindling trust, and a lack of basic equipment.