How Congo's Ebola outbreak became the second-most lethal on record
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the second-most lethal on record, surpassing the 2018-2020 outbreak with 2,325 deaths among 4,945 confirmed cases. Factors like delayed detection and armed conflict have exacerbated the crisis, leading to a spread five times faster than previous outbreaks. Health officials warn of continued rapid transmission as containment efforts struggle.