The World Health Organization has reported 906 suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including 223 suspected deaths that are currently under investigation.
According to WHO, the outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, with cases also reported in neighbouring Uganda.
Health officials said the outbreak continues to pose a significant public health challenge, particularly as there are currently no approved vaccines or specific treatments available for the Bundibugyo strain.
The WHO has declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), highlighting the potential risk of further regional and international spread and the need for coordinated global response efforts.
The organisation is working with national health authorities and international partners to strengthen surveillance, improve case detection, support contact tracing, and enhance treatment and containment measures in affected areas.
WHO officials have also warned that the actual scale of the outbreak could be larger than reported figures indicate, as some infections may not yet have been identified or formally recorded.
The latest figures underscore growing concerns over the spread of Ebola in Central and East Africa, with health authorities continuing efforts to contain the virus and prevent cross-border transmission.
