The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing a severe Ebola outbreak, with the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring it a global health emergency as the death toll exceeds 80. By Saturday, health officials reported 88 deaths and 336 suspected infections linked to the highly contagious Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has a lethality rate that can reach 50%. The outbreak began in Ituri province, near the borders with Uganda and South Sudan, with the first patient being a nurse who showed symptoms on April 24. The situation is dire, as local residents report that many are dying at home due to a lack of isolation facilities. The virus has already crossed borders, with one confirmed death in Uganda from an infected Congolese national. Medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is mobilizing for a large-scale response, expressing concern over the rapid rise in cases and the potential for a larger outbreak. The WHO has warned that the actual number of infections could be significantly higher than reported, indicating a serious risk of further spread both locally and regionally.