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The Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed 2,325 people, becoming the deadliest in the country's history.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is currently facing its deadliest Ebola outbreak to date, with 2,325 deaths and 4,945 confirmed cases. The current outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, is the fastest-growing in history, reaching 2,000 deaths in less than three months. This pace significantly outpaces the 2014-2016 West African outbreak, which took five months to reach 1,000 deaths. Health authorities are struggling to contain the virus due to a lack of approved vaccines or treatments for this specific strain. Response efforts are further hindered by weak health infrastructure, ongoing conflict in mineral-rich regions, and community mistrust. The case fatality ratio has risen to 46 percent, indicating that many infections are detected late. To address the crisis, the administration announced an additional $30.5 million in emergency funding to help tackle the outbreak. However, local health workers face challenges including unpaid salaries and a lack of basic protective equipment, which has led to some facilities to temporarily close due to strikes.

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