The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling one of its largest Ebola outbreaks, driven by the rare Bundibugyo strain that initial tests failed to detect. - A month-long delay in identifying the strain allowed cases to surge to over 1,100.
- New RADI-One machines have improved testing, but capacity remains insufficient for projected 20,000 cases by August. - Sample transport and lack of rapid tests for Bundibugyo hinder response efforts.
- Officials call for more investment in diagnostics to avoid flying blind in future outbreaks.