The World Health Organization says it is “deeply concerned” about the scale and speed of a rapidly evolving outbreak of a rare Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Multiple outlets report that the WHO director-general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, highlights a sharp increase in suspected cases and deaths, with figures reported over a short time span. Authorities in eastern Congo report at least around 134 suspected deaths, alongside more than 500 suspected cases. Other reporting based on WHO information places the totals at roughly 130–131 suspected deaths and about 500–513 suspected cases since the outbreak began, reflecting ongoing updates. Some outlets add that confirmed Ebola cases are a subset of the overall suspected numbers, including reporting that around 30 cases are confirmed in DRC’s northeastern Ituri province. WHO officials also say they are updating risk assessments as the situation develops. Reporting further notes that response planning is underway, including efforts to support vaccine and treatment availability while research and rollout may take time. Overall, sources agree that the outbreak is spreading quickly and that WHO is calling for intensified action.