Only the Right Tests Can Stop This Ebola Outbreak. Congo Has Hardly Any.

Congo faces an Ebola outbreak with limited diagnostic capacity. Health workers lack adequate testing tools. Persistent under‑investment has stalled development of improved assays. Clinicians are forced to diagnose without reliable tests. This blind spot enables the virus to spread more freely. The situation underscores the need for targeted diagnostic funding. International health agencies warn that without better tests, containment is harder. Strengthening laboratory capacity is seen as essential to curb the outbreak.