Ebola Outbreak Worsens in DRC, Posing Significant Cross-Border Risk to South Sudan

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is intensifying, with transmission accelerating in affected areas and spreading to new provinces, significantly increasing the risk of cross-border transmission into South Sudan. The International Rescue Committee warns that weak surveillance, limited health infrastructure, and ongoing conflict could delay detection and response if the virus crosses the border. Separately, workers at an Ebola treatment center in northeast Congo went on strike over unpaid salaries and bonuses.