Pestilence

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo is second worst in history - UPI
UPI reports: "At least 245 people have died from the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo in recent weeks, the country's health ministry said Thursday, making it the second-deadliest outbreak of the disease in history. [...] WHO said there was a high risk of the outbreak spreading to other provinces in the DRC and other countries. Neighboring Uganda intensified preparedness activities, including vaccinations, in case of an outbreak there."

Comment: Wishing them luck in containing this outbreak.