DRC Ebola Outbreak Becomes Fastest-Growing on Record

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached 3,532 cases and 1,556 deaths, making it the second-largest and fastest-growing epidemic in history.

Since the outbreak was declared on May 15, infections have been doubling approximately every 20 days across five provinces, including North Kivu and Tshopo.

The current strain, the Bundibugyo virus, lacks approved vaccines or treatments, and containment efforts are being hampered by conflict, misinformation, and acute food insecurity affecting 2.65 million people.