More than 1,000 cases of Ebola have been confirmed in the DRC in 2026. A comparison of three major outbreaks shows how unusual this trajectory is — and what the absence of a vaccine means for the response.

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has risen to 1003, including 254 deaths, authorities in the country said on Sunday.

World Insights: DR Congo's Ebola outbreak yet to peak as cases surpass 1,000-

Confirmed Ebola cases in the latest outbreak in eastern Congo have surpassed 1,000, with 254 deaths recorded so far, according to a statement issued by the country's health…