The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now the largest ever recorded in the country, according to the World Health Organization. In its latest update, the agency said there were 3,605 confirmed cases as of 30 July.
The outbreak has already caused 1,587 deaths, showing the scale of the public health crisis. The figures place the current emergency above previous Ebola episodes in DR Congo.
WHO's assessment also underscores the difficulty of responding to the disease. The available information says there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment for this outbreak.
The latest numbers highlight how serious the situation remains in DR Congo, where health officials continue to track cases and try to limit further spread. With infections and deaths still at high levels, the outbreak remains one of the country's most severe health emergencies.
