Ebola outbreak in Congo: 65 dead, 246 suspected cases

A new Ebola outbreak in a remote province of the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 65 people so far, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The agency reports 246 suspected cases in the area. Ebola is a severe, often fatal virus that spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids. The outbreak is occurring in a hard-to-reach region, which complicates efforts to contain it. Health teams are working to isolate patients and trace contacts. Authorities urge caution but have not declared a wider emergency. The situation remains under close monitoring.