Ebola has killed 600 people in DR Congo, officials confirmed Wednesday. The virus sickened 1,759 others so far.
The outbreak began in Ituri Province back in May. Workers first spotted clusters of sudden deaths there.
Then cases spread to nearby zones and even reached Uganda through travelers.
Health teams now run clinical trials for treatments. Yet conflict in the east blocks their efforts.
Fighters attack clinics and workers lack funds. Officials urge more global help to stop further spread.
New suspected cases turned up in Tshopo Province this week.
Teams rush to trace contacts and isolate patients before the situation worsens.
