Africa CDC warns Ebola outbreak in DRC may become largest ever as contact tracing falls behind

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a warning about the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Officials say the situation could become the largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded. Recent testing shows a growing number of positive cases. Most of those who tested positive are not listed in health workers’ surveillance systems. This gap indicates that contact tracing efforts are falling far behind the spread of the virus. The lag in tracing hampers timely isolation and treatment of infected individuals. Health authorities stress the need for accelerated tracing and community engagement. International partners are monitoring the situation and preparing additional resources.