Cases have risen to 4,727 across 55 health zones in six provinces, with over 63% of deaths occurring in communities rather than treatment centers. Community transmission and gaps in contact tracing complicate response efforts; the outbreak may have begun in February but wasn't formally declared until May.
DRC Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province; experts warn of year-long epidemic
2,214 deaths confirmed with ongoing community transmission; over 4,700 confirmed cases affecting multiple provinces across the DRC.