Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo Exceeds 3,000 Deaths Amid Escalating Crisis

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has now resulted in over 3,000 deaths and more than 6,000 confirmed cases, making it the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record. The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes the urgent need to scale up the response, as tracking chains of transmission remains challenging. In an effort to contain the spread, health officials are utilizing anonymized mobile-phone data to map population movements and predict areas at risk. Schools have also reopened in the hardest-hit regions, with authorities balancing transmission risks against the impact of remote learning.