Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes country’s deadliest in history

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become the deadliest in the country’s history, with 2,325 fatalities and 4,945 confirmed infections. UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher emphasized the need for “speed, scale, and solidarity” to combat the rapidly spreading virus, which has reached a case fatality ratio of 46%. This outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain, which lacks approved vaccines or treatments, complicating response efforts amidst weak health infrastructure and regional conflicts.

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