As of⁢ September 16, 2025, ⁢the Democratic Republic ⁤of Congo (DRC) is confronting a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the⁤ Kasai Province. This marks the country's 16th recorded epidemic of the deadly virus, raising concerns about public health and regional stability.

The outbreak is believed to have originated from a new spillover ⁤event - meaning the virus jumped from an animal reservoir to a human host - rather ⁤than being a resurgence of ⁣a previously contained epidemic. The first confirmed case was a 34-year-old pregnant woman who was admitted to a hospital on August 20, 2025, and⁤ tragically died five⁣ days ⁢later. The situation⁤ quickly escalated as ⁤two healthcare⁢ workers who were involved ⁤in⁤ her⁤ care afterward contracted ⁣the virus and also succumbed to the disease.

As of today,⁤ September 16,⁤ 2025, health authorities have reported⁢ 81 confirmed cases of Ebola⁣ and a ⁣devastating 28 deaths.Critically, four of those deaths are among healthcare workers, highlighting the significant risk faced by ⁣frontline responders.