Congo reports record daily jump in new Ebola cases as outbreak spirals (opens original article in a new tab)

Congo reports record daily increase in Ebola cases, with 72 new infections and 32 deaths, as containment efforts face challenges from weak tracing, insecurity, and lack of funding.

• Congolese authorities report 72 new Ebola cases in 24 hours, raising total confirmed cases to 782.
• Contact tracing coverage drops to 56% as outbreak spreads in Ituri province and Uganda.
• World Health Organization and Africa CDC intensify response efforts with testing, contact tracing, and community engagement.