Ebola cases increase almost 40% in a week as death toll passes 200

Ebola cases in Congo and Uganda have increased 38% in a week, with over 200 deaths reported. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus (which lacks approved vaccines), has 894 confirmed cases across 32 health zones, primarily in Congo’s Ituri province. Challenges include limited contact tracing (only 4,000 of 17,000–35,000 potential contacts tracked) and insufficient funding, with only $90 million of $900 million pledged released.