DRC's 17th Ebola outbreak: lessons unlearned as virus resurges

The DRC is facing its 17th Ebola outbreak, with the lethality driven by a combination of viral factors, internal instability, and a defunded health system. The article questions whether past lessons have been overlooked, suggesting a failure to apply prior knowledge. This matters because it indicates a recurring vulnerability in outbreak response, potentially leading to wider regional spread if not addressed.