During a visit to Bunia, the provincial capital of Ituri in eastern Congo, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced that five patients have successfully recovered from the Bundibugyo virus, a rare type of Ebola. This announcement coincided with the opening of a new Ebola treatment center aimed at combating the ongoing outbreak. Despite the recovery, the situation remains dire, with 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths reported. The WHO and Doctors Without Borders have called for enhanced testing and faster deployment of aid workers, as the virus spreads more rapidly than the response efforts. Community resistance has been a significant hurdle, with local residents expressing anger over medical protocols that conflict with traditional burial practices. Tedros emphasized the importance of community involvement in the response, stating that early reporting of symptoms can lead to recovery. Health officials expressed hope that with current treatments and community cooperation, the outbreak can be controlled effectively.