According to Al Jazeera, the Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a significant Ebola outbreak driven by the Bundibugyo virus—a rare strain of the disease. As of mid-June, health authorities have confirmed 782 cases with 181 deaths, marking record daily increases in new infections. The outbreak presents urgent challenges for disease containment and public health response across the region.

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