A significant development has been reported by the World Health Organization regarding the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo. The outbreak is believed to have started in February, several months before its official declaration in May. The World Health Organization has provided some information about the outbreak, including the number of confirmed cases and deaths.

According to the latest government figures, there have been 4,200 confirmed cases of Ebola, resulting in over 1,900 deaths. Further details about the outbreak are available from the World Health Organization, including comments from the WHO regional director for Africa and information about the challenges responders are facing in addressing the outbreak.