A major Christian humanitarian organization has deployed medical resources to the Democratic Republic of Congo as health officials work to contain a spreading Ebola outbreak. Samaritan’s Purse has transported a treatment facility by air to the African nation and plans to deploy up to 60 American medical volunteers to operate the unit. Ministry leader Franklin Graham acknowledged the serious nature of the mission in comments to Religion News Service, stating “Our people know the risk, and they know how to protect themselves, and they’re ready for the task, but it’s dangerous.” The deadly virus is currently spreading through both the DRC and neighboring Uganda.
