The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing its worst and deadliest Ebola outbreak to date, surpassing the 2018-2020 epidemic. Authorities report more than 4,000 deaths and 8,300 confirmed cases since the outbreak was declared in eastern Congo on May 15, making it the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history.
The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, for which there is no known treatment or vaccine. These factors have left authorities struggling to contain the spread of the virus.
Efforts to manage the epidemic have faced significant challenges, illustrated by the burning of an Ebola-hit transit camp that sent 19,000 people fleeing.