Ebola deaths in Congo top 3,000 as virus spreads at unprecedented speed

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 3,000 people, according to health officials, as infections accelerate across communities. The World Health Organization warned that the outbreak is advancing at an unprecedented pace and could surpass the deadliest Ebola epidemic on record. Hospitals and response teams are struggling to contain transmission, while health workers expand testing, treatment and vaccination efforts. Authorities are urging residents to report symptoms quickly and follow public-health guidance to limit spread.