DR Congo Ebola outbreak surpasses 4,000 deaths, 8,000 cases

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now killed over 4,000 people, with more than 8,000 confirmed cases, according to Congolese officials. This marks a continued escalation of the worst Ebola outbreak in the country's history, with the death toll rising steadily. The outbreak's persistence highlights ongoing challenges in containment and response efforts in a conflict-affected region.