Health authorities in Congo announced on Thursday a new increase in confirmed Ebola cases, bringing the total to 1,792 cases, including 625 deaths, a sign that the epidemic continues to worsen in the country.

This development comes amid growing health concerns over the widening outbreak, especially in areas with weak medical infrastructure and difficult access, hindering response efforts and increasing the likelihood of transmission among the population.

Local and international health agencies are working to strengthen field interventions by expanding testing and contact tracing, while reports emphasize that controlling the outbreak requires stricter measures to prevent the virus from spreading to new areas.