Ebola Cases in Congo Exceed 7,000 as Virus Spreads to New Province

Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo have surpassed 7,000, making the outbreak the largest and deadliest in the country’s history, eclipsing the 2018‑2020 epidemic. Health officials report that the virus has now reached a previously unaffected province, extending the geographic footprint of the outbreak. The rapid rise in cases and new provincial spread highlight the urgency of scaling up surveillance, contact tracing, and treatment capacity. International partners are urged to increase support for medical supplies and personnel to curb further transmission and reduce fatalities. The situation demands immediate, coordinated action to prevent the epidemic from expanding beyond its current boundaries.