An Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 1,700 people, becoming the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease recorded, according to health authorities. Government data released on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, showed that 3,802 cases have been recorded, including 1,707 deaths, with health officials warning that the outbreak is spreading faster than they can monitor. He said contact tracing efforts were not effectively controlling the spread and described the outbreak as already the second-largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded globally. The outbreak, declared on May 15, has been linked to the Bundibugyo virus, for which there are currently no approved vaccines or treatments. Clinical trials for potential treatments and vaccines are ongoing as authorities intensify efforts to contain the outbreak.