DR Congo confirms Ebola cases surpass 7,600 with 3,699 deaths

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing its deadliest Ebola epidemic on record, with 7,672 confirmed cases and 3,699 deaths. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, has spread across 63 health zones in the east. The situation is complicated by high population mobility and refugee presence, and there is currently no licensed vaccine or proven treatment available.