According to NPR, the Democratic Republic of Congo has improved its Ebola testing capacity, with two laboratories now operating at or near the outbreak's epicenter. However, experts warn this may not be enough to keep pace with the rapidly spreading disease. Faster case identification through testing is crucial for controlling transmission, and the capacity shortfall highlights ongoing challenges in mounting an adequate response to the expanding outbreak.

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