The World Health Organization (WHO) has acknowledged that the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been ongoing for at least three months, leaving health authorities playing catch-up. This revelation was made during a press conference in Bunia, the epicenter of the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, where over 1,900 fatalities have been reported since May 15th, making it the second deadliest Ebola outbreak on record. The high infection rates suggest that controlling the disease spread remains a challenge. Insecurity in the eastern region of DRC has impeded control efforts, and the lack of approved vaccines or recognized therapeutic drugs complicates treatment. Dr Mohamed Janabi, WHO Africa director, stated, "We are chasing the virus, the virus is ahead of us." The initial spread of the virus was misdiagnosed as malaria or typhoid, and health workers are only reaching about 30% of the cases due to insecurity and cultural practices such as traditional burials that involve contact with the deceased. However, there are now several dedicated treatment centers in the east of DRC, and early diagnosis is becoming more common. The DRC's health ministry has reported a total of 4,294 confirmed cases and 1,960 deaths. The deadliest recorded outbreak occurred in West Africa between 2014 and 2016, resulting in 11,325 deaths. For more news from the African continent, visit BBCAfrica.com. Follow us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, Facebook at BBC Africa, or Instagram at bbcafrica.