Congo reports record one-day increase in Ebola cases, a month after outbreak’s declaration

Congo reports a record one-day increase of 72 new Ebola cases, bringing the total to 782 confirmed cases and 181 deaths. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus with no approved vaccine, is concentrated in Ituri province and has spread to Uganda. Challenges include weak contact tracing (56% coverage), insecurity, and funding gaps.