Eastern DRC Faces Severe Ebola Outbreak Amid Health System Strain

An escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, identified as the third largest on record, is severely impacting the country's underfunded health system. The Bundibugyo strain, for which no approved vaccine or treatment exists, is causing the crisis. Funding shortfalls are limiting critical supplies and primary healthcare access, with cross-border transmission raising regional concerns.