A 17th Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, declared on May 15th, has now reached 1,333 confirmed cases. The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus and continues to see new infections more than a month after its official announcement. Active transmission hotspots are primarily located in the Ituri and North Kivu provinces. Health authorities are actively monitoring the situation as cases continue to rise. While the increase in cases is concerning, further details regarding the nature of the rise are pending. The outbreak is presenting a significant public health challenge for the DRC. This information was first reported by Business News.