DRC Ebola outbreak surpasses 9,000 cases, deadliest in country's history

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has exceeded 9,000 confirmed cases and 4,381 deaths, making it the largest and deadliest in the country's history. The outbreak began in May, and health authorities are struggling to contain it, with no approved vaccines or treatments available. The high mortality rate and ongoing transmission indicate a severe public health crisis with regional spillover risk.