A deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is raising global concern, with more than 100 deaths already reported and hundreds of suspected cases. Health officials are now warning the situation could spread further across the region.

According to reports monitored by cbinews.tv, at least 100 people have died in the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), while over 390 suspected cases are currently under investigation.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared the outbreak an international public health emergency, as fears continue to grow over the possibility of wider regional spread.

Sources told CBS News that at least six Americans were exposed to the virus during the outbreak in DR Congo. One American is reportedly showing symptoms, while three others are believed to have had high-risk contact with infected individuals. However, it remains unclear whether any of them have actually tested positive for Ebola.

The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed it is helping with the “safe withdrawal” of a small number of Americans affected by the situation, though officials did not disclose exact figures.

Health experts say the current outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola — a rare strain for which there are currently no approved vaccines or specific treatments.

Meanwhile, Uganda has also recorded two confirmed Ebola cases and one death, adding to concerns about cross-border transmission.

WHO officials have warned this could become “a much larger outbreak” than what is currently being reported, especially if stronger surveillance and containment measures are not quickly enforced.

Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, urged communities to strictly follow public health guidelines, especially during funerals.

“We don’t want people infected because of funerals,” he said during an interview with the BBC World Service.

Health authorities explained that traditional funeral practices involving washing or touching bodies significantly contributed to the spread of Ebola during the devastating 2014–2016 West Africa outbreak, which killed more than 11,000 people.

The WHO has now advised DR Congo and Uganda to intensify border screenings, while neighbouring countries including Rwanda and Nigeria say they are already tightening monitoring and preparedness measures.

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