The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a serious Ebola outbreak that may have originated as early as January 2026, according to local medical officials. Patient zero was treated in Rwampara and died in February, subsequently infecting eight healthcare workers. The outbreak has led to at least 1,077 suspected cases and 223 deaths, primarily from the Bundibugyo strain. Alarmingly, only 20% of individuals who had close contact with confirmed cases have been traced, raising fears that the virus has spread undetected for months. The World Health Organization (WHO) initially believed the outbreak began with a healthcare worker in April. The situation is exacerbated by security issues, community mistrust, and inadequate healthcare resources, with healthcare workers lacking basic supplies like face masks. International support remains limited, with the UK recently pledging £21 million for containment efforts, a fraction of what was provided during the 2014 West African outbreak. As the outbreak continues, there are concerns about potential cross-border transmission to neighboring countries.