Mistrust is fueling a deadly Ebola hotspot in eastern Congo, complicating efforts to contain the epidemic.

The World Health Organization says the outbreak has spread into two new health zones.

Confirmed infections in the outbreak are approaching 7,800 cases, the article reports.

Local skepticism delays medical reporting and increases transmission, health authorities say.

The WHO says Congo faces a shortage of health workers as the outbreak remains out of control.

A young doctor recently died of Ebola as cases surged beyond the epicenter.

Clinics are under-resourced and vulnerable to sudden surges in patients, according to the piece.

Health groups plan more educational outreach and specialized staff in the newly affected zones.

Officials say overcoming local skepticism is the most critical barrier to ending the epidemic.

Read the full article on how mistrust is shaping the Ebola response in Congo.