The United Nations has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing exponentially, with the death toll now surpassing 2,500.
Health officials are struggling to contain the spread as the virus reaches wider areas, making it one of the most challenging outbreaks in the region's history.
The UN is calling for urgent international support to bolster medical resources and vaccination efforts, as the current response is failing to keep pace with the rapid transmission rate.