Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. WHO: The Ebola Epidemic in DR Congo May Be Nearing its End Lisa Schlein GENEVA - The World Health Organization reports progress is being made in combating the Ebola epidemic in the conflict-ridden North Kivu and Ituri provinces in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The latest number of reported cases stands at 3,429, including 2,251 deaths -- a fatality rate of 66%. .