Congo declares end to Ebola in parts of country

The second-largest Ebola outbreak on record is over after nearly two years and more than 2,200 deaths, Democratic Republic of Congo's health minister said on Thursday, even as a separate flare-up of the virus continued elsewhere in the country. Despite effective use of two different vaccines, the health response to the epidemic was hampered by community suspicion and a patchwork of rebel groups operating near the Ugandan border More follows… Download the new Independent Premium app Sharing the full story, not just the headlines Download now Daily coronavirus briefing No hype, just the advice and analysis you need Enter your email address Continue Continue Please enter an email address Email...