🦠 Ebola Is Spreading Faster Than Ever Recorded A deadly Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is now the fastest-spreading in recorded history. Since May 2026, thousands of people have been infected and more than 1,500 have died. The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, which has no approved vaccine or treatment. Ongoing armed conflict, crowded communities, and public distrust are making it extremely difficult for health workers to stop the virus. More than 2