Congo's Ebola outbreak has reached a critical point with the highest single-day case count. 72 new confirmed cases in 24 hours, total 782 181 confirmed deaths, fatality rate at 23% Caused by rare Bundibugyo virus, no vaccine available Contact tracing coverage drops to 56% amid conflict and displacement The World Health Organization and Africa CDC are ramping up response efforts, but challenges persist in the conflict-affected Ituri province.