Ebola Surge in Congo Hits 6K Cases | San Francisco News

Ebola in eastern Congo is spiraling out of control—with over 6,000 confirmed cases and nearly 3,000 deaths, making it the fastest-growing outbreak ever. Chaos on the ground is fueled by conflict, displaced populations, and even a healthcare worker strike. Teams are under attack; one was ambushed with machetes last week, leaving a member injured. In a desperate move, officials are vaccinating frontline workers with an older Ebola vaccine—even though this strain, Bundibugyo, has no approved treatment. The outbreak, declared in May, likely began in February and now spans nearly 60 areas, with cases erupting in communities beyond contact tracing efforts. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/23778fb32fc9eef3