Ebola outbreak response efforts are being outpaced by transmission, requiring a significant scale-up to halt the virus spread. The daily average of confirmed cases is around 90, higher than in previous outbreaks. The outbreak has expanded to a sixth province, with one area accounting for most cases and deaths.

A substantial increase in response efforts is needed to bring the outbreak under control. This includes action led by national, provincial, and local leaders, as well as the affected communities. Further details on the outbreak and response efforts are available from ReliefWeb.