Health officials warn that the rapidly growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is outpacing global response efforts, with authorities struggling to identify and monitor thousands of potentially exposed individuals. The outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain for which no approved vaccine or treatment exists, has already resulted in approximately 900 suspected cases and 220 deaths, with additional cases reported in Uganda. Response teams are facing major obstacles including shortages of supplies, limited healthcare infrastructure, community mistrust stemming from past outbreaks, ongoing regional instability, and broader international funding challenges that are complicating containment efforts. Read the full story at Reuters
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