DR Congo Ebola outbreak surpasses 9,000 confirmed cases, deadliest on record

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has now infected over 9,000 people, with nearly half dying, making it the fastest-spreading outbreak on record. The rapid escalation suggests a breakdown in containment efforts, raising regional and global epidemic risk. The situation is developing, and the true case count may be underreported due to surveillance gaps.