DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Becomes Country's Deadliest

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo report the current Ebola outbreak has become the deadliest the country has experienced. The outbreak, caused by a rare Bundibugyo species of the Ebola virus, has spread at the fastest rate on record.

Experts identified the Bundibugyo strain as the cause. This particular strain has not been a common factor in previous outbreaks.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has faced multiple Ebola outbreaks over several decades. The current situation now represents the most significant challenge in terms of fatalities within the country's history of combating the disease.