Ebola death toll in Congo crosses 4,000

Congo's health ministry reported over 4,000 deaths from the current Ebola outbreak, which has resulted in approximately 8,300 confirmed cases.

Efforts to contain the virus are hampered by ongoing strikes, public distrust, and the destruction of a transit center in Ituri province during a security operation.

A local official was killed in Butembo after defending the government's response, reflecting growing violence and community resistance against health measures.