Ebola Crisis: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surged past 2,000 deaths, reaching 4,381 confirmed cases across five provinces, with WHO warning the fastest-growing spread on record is still accelerating. Frontline Response: WHO says a treatment centre in Lita is being expanded from 40 to 80 beds as officials push for faster care and community action. Origins & Spread: New genome work suggests the current Bundibugyo strain likely came from a recent animal spillover, and WHO says the outbreak may have started months earlier than the official May declaration. Community Impact: UNICEF reports 330 child deaths and a sharp drop in routine care, including immunisation and maternal services, as fear and disruptions keep families away. Security & Daily Life: In Ituri, Islamic State-linked ADF fighters reportedly killed at least 13 civilians in a village raid, forcing more displacement into areas already hit by Ebola. Culture & Youth: Kinshasa’s To Skate Festival is bringing skateboarding, street art, music, and intergenerational workshops to challenge stigma around urban sports. Arts Abroad: “Congo Boy,” a musical refugee drama co-produced by DR Congo and the Central African Republic, is screening at the Locarno Film Festival after its Cannes premiere. Health Infrastructure: Oxford professor-led training is supporting quality improvements at Vanga Hospital, aiming to make emergency maternity care safer in a rural region. Governance & Identity: DR Congo’s first census in 42 years is underway, raising hopes for people long left uncounted and without official identity documents.