An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has now claimed over 200 lives, according to the Africa CDC, just over a month after it was declared. As of Thursday, 875 cases have been confirmed in the DRC, with a mortality rate of 23%. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus—for which there is no vaccine or specific treatment—is centered in the Ituri province, an area hampered by poor infrastructure and armed group activity. Nineteen cases, including two deaths, have also been confirmed in neighboring Uganda, though the Africa CDC previously stated the situation there was under control. Concerns are rising regarding the low detection of contacts in the DRC due to security issues and limited accessibility. Both the Africa CDC and NGOs have expressed concerns about the effectiveness of the current health response, prompting the World Health Organization to declare an international health alert.