The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reports a sharp increase in Ebola cases about one month after the outbreak is declared. Multiple outlets say authorities record 72 new cases in a single day, one of the largest daily increases reported since the outbreak began. Health coverage attributes the surge to challenges in controlling transmission in a remote area of the country, where population movement is affected by ongoing insecurity and displacement. PBS NewsHour and other reports note that nearly a million people are displaced by years of conflict in the region, complicating contact tracing and follow-up. Some reporting also cites operational limitations, including weak contact tracing and shortages of funding. The outbreak is described as being caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus. Courthouse News also reports that the virus was not tested for in the early days of the outbreak. Several outlets say the outbreak is concentrated in Ituri province and has spread beyond DRC borders, including to Uganda, further complicating efforts to contain the disease amid the ongoing humanitarian and security constraints.