Majority of new Ebola cases in eastern Congo are from unknown chains, as outbreak outpaces response

The World Health Organization reports that 80% of new Ebola cases in eastern Congo are from unknown transmission chains, outpacing the response despite increased efforts. The outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, has infected 1,926 people with 702 deaths in three provinces, and cases have also been confirmed in Uganda. Challenges include funding gaps, attacks on health centers, community mistrust, and recent strikes by healthcare workers over unpaid salaries.