The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a grave warning regarding the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), stating that the virus is currently outpacing containment efforts. Since the official declaration of the outbreak on May 15, over 1,900 individuals have succumbed to the disease, making it the second-deadliest Ebola outbreak in history. The epidemic, primarily affecting the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, has been ongoing since at least February and was initially misdiagnosed as malaria or typhoid due to inadequate resources and insecurity in the affected region, which is located in the eastern part of DRC. Factors contributing to the spread of the virus include a lack of approved vaccines, ineffective therapeutic drugs, traditional burial practices that facilitate transmission, and community resistance towards health authorities. Despite these challenges, progress has been made with the establishment of several dedicated treatment centers in the affected area, leading to quicker diagnoses. As of now, there have been 4,294 confirmed cases and 1,960 deaths according to DRC's health ministry. The deadliest Ebola outbreak occurred between 2014 and 2016 in West Africa, claiming the lives of 11,325 people. For more information on the African continent, visit BBCAfrica.com or follow us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, Facebook at BBC Africa, or Instagram at bbcafrica.