Congo’s Ebola crisis deepens with most new cases unlinked to known contacts

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo continues to outpace response efforts, with 80% of new cases unlinked to known transmission chains and many deaths occurring without health facility care. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has infected 1,926 people and killed 702 in three provinces, with cases also reported in Uganda. Challenges include funding gaps, attacks on health centers, conflict, and community mistrust.