Africa CDC Confirms Ebola Outbreak in Congo's Ituri Province Amid Security Crisis
A new Ebola outbreak has been confirmed in Congo's Ituri province, marking the 17th occurrence of the disease in the country since it first emerged in 1976. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention reported 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths. The outbreak is concentrated in the Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones, with additional cases in Bunia, the provincial capital. The situation is complicated by the region's remote location, poor infrastructure, and ongoing violence from armed groups, which have displaced thousands. The Africa CDC has expressed concern over the potential spread to neighboring Uganda and South Sudan due to population movements and inadequate contact tracing. An urgent meeting has been convened with health authorities from Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan to coordinate response efforts. 
