The Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has exceeded 1,000 confirmed cases, with 1,003 infections and 254 deaths reported since its declaration on May 15. This outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, poses serious challenges due to violence from the Allied Democratic Forces, which complicates access to affected areas. Health officials are struggling with contact tracing, having reached only 55 percent of potential exposure cases, raising concerns about a possible peak in the epidemic.
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Ebola cases exceed 1,000 in DR Congo amid violence and displacement
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