On May 30, 2026, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), arrived in Bunia, a city in eastern Congo's Ituri province, which is at the epicenter of a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak. Despite the arrival of new medical aid and improved organization of health facilities, the outbreak is outpacing the response, with 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths reported. Dr. Tedros is scheduled to visit treatment centers and engage with local health workers and families affected by the virus. He emphasized the importance of providing necessary support to combat the outbreak effectively. The Bundibugyo virus, responsible for the current outbreak, lacks approved treatments or vaccines. Neighboring Uganda has reported nine cases and one death linked to the outbreak. In response to the crisis, the U.S. has announced an additional $80 million in aid, while medical supplies from the European Union have begun arriving in Ituri. Although hospitals in Bunia are better equipped with staff and supplies, they continue to receive patients around the clock, highlighting the ongoing challenges in managing this health crisis.