On Saturday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization, visited Bunia in eastern Congo, the epicenter of a rapidly spreading outbreak of the Bundibugyo virus, a rare type of Ebola. Current figures indicate 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths, with neighboring Uganda reporting nine cases and one death. Despite improved health facilities and new aid, response efforts are struggling to keep pace with the outbreak's rapid spread. Tedros emphasized the need for comprehensive support to combat the disease and highlighted the importance of transparency in reporting the situation. The U.S. announced an additional $80 million in aid, bringing its total commitment to over $112 million. However, local resistance to medical protocols has resulted in attacks on health centers, complicating the response. Tedros also criticized border closures, asserting that such measures are ineffective and discourage transparency. The situation remains dire, with calls for immediate expansion of testing and deployment of aid workers.