DR Congo steps up Ebola response as cases rise and EU aid arrives

The Democratic Republic of Congo has stepped up efforts to contain a worsening Ebola outbreak after health authorities confirmed a new case in Goma, a densely populated city in the country's east.

• New Ebola cases confirmed in Goma, a densely populated eastern city
• DR Congo has escalated containment and response efforts
• European Union aid has arrived to support the outbreak response
• Health authorities have strengthened protective and surveillance measures