DRC Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 7,000 Cases, Reaches Seventh Province

The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has now exceeded 7,000 cases and spread to a seventh province, with nearly 3,400 deaths since mid-May. Despite the rising overall case count, Congolese authorities indicate a potential peak in early August, with new case rates reportedly decreasing in many affected health zones. This ongoing situation highlights the persistent challenges in containing infectious diseases in the region.