Welcome to the Tuesday edition of The Discourse, a daily feature on Rise and Shine, taking a closer look at the stories shaping the region and the world. This morning we turn our focus to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where response efforts are being stepped up after the outbreak has already claimed lives, amid concerns over possible regional spread.  The World Health Organization says it is coordinating emergency operations, including the deployment of medical supplies, surveillance support, and wider preparedness measures aimed at containing the virus. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr Patrick Otim, Programme Area Manager for Emergency Response at the World Health Organisation's Regional Office for Africa.

<p>Welcome to the Tuesday edition of The Discourse, a daily feature on Rise and Shine, taking a closer look at the stories shaping the region and the world. This morning we turn our focus to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where response efforts are being stepped up after the outbreak has already claimed lives, amid concerns over possible regional spread. &nbsp;The World Health Organization says it is coordinating emergency operations, including the deployment of medical supplies, surveillance support, and wider preparedness measures aimed at containing the virus.&nbsp;<strong>Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr Patrick Otim, Programme Area Manager for Emergency Response at the World Health Organisation's Regional Office for Africa.</strong></p>