Congo Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in country's history as death toll reaches new peak

The Democratic Republic of Congo's current Ebola outbreak has become the deadliest in the country's history, with 2,325 deaths reported as of Sunday, surpassing the 2018-2020 outbreak. The Public Health Institute confirmed 4,945 cases, including 101 new cases in 24 hours. This 17th outbreak in Congo is caused by the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, for which no approved vaccines or treatments exist. The case fatality ratio has risen to 46%, indicating challenges in surveillance and access to care, with many cases detected late. Thomas Parisch of Médecins Sans Frontières noted, "Instead, we're still seeing many cases detected very late, when treatment is less likely to succeed, with many identified only after they die in the community."