DRC's improved Ebola testing capacity still insufficient to contain outbreak

Summary

The Democratic Republic of Congo has improved its Ebola testing capacity by establishing two testing facilities near the epicenter of the outbreak, including the use of GeneXpert machines that automate viral DNA detection. However, despite these improvements, testing capacity still falls short of what is needed to effectively track and contain the rapidly spreading disease. Health officials began investigating potential cases in mid-April, with the first samples tested on April 30th. The article highlights the gap between enhanced diagnostic capabilities and the escalating demands of the outbreak.