Ebola outbreak in DR Congo surpasses 4,000 cases, UN warns of rising childhood deaths and urges vaccine trial

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has seen confirmed cases exceed 4,000, with over 300 children among the deceased. The UN and WHO are highlighting the disproportionate impact on women and children, especially in conflict-affected Ituri province, and are urging a randomized clinical trial for the Ervebo vaccine to combat the rare Bundibugyo strain. This humanitarian crisis is unfolding amidst significant displacement due to conflict, further complicating response efforts.