Authorities in Congo have reported at least 80 deaths from a new Ebola outbreak in the eastern Ituri province. Health officials are intensifying screening and contact tracing efforts.

<img alt="A medical official uses a thermometer to screen a man carrying a child." height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/0523240c-9da2-470f-9d12-99396a3c3c5a,1778931622181/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C285%2C5472%2C3078%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="A health official uses a thermometer to screen people in front of Kibuli Muslim Hospital in Kampala, Uganda, Saturday, May 16, 2026. (AP Photo/ Hajarah Nalwadda)" width="620" /><p>At least 80 deaths have been reported in Congo's n...