DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Reaches Second-Deadliest Status

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has escalated, becoming the second-deadliest in history with 3,695 cases and 1,623 deaths reported. The World Health Organization notes intensifying transmission of the Bundibugyo strain, for which no specific treatments or vaccines exist. This severe public health crisis is also contributing to increased maternal mortality as fear of infection deters women from seeking medical care.