Congo's Ebola death toll crosses 3,000 amid worst outbreak in country's history

File photo: People in protective gear lower into a grave the coffin containing the remains of a person who died of Ebola, in eastern Congo More than 3,000 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak, with confirmed cases crossing 6,100 as authorities struggle to contain the country's worst-ever epidemic.Latest data from Congo's ministry of health showed that 6,186 confirmed cases and 3,007 deaths have been recorded since the outbreak was declared in Ituri province on May 15.According to Reuters, some health officials and experts believe the outbreak may have begun as early as January.The outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo species of Ebola, has become the largest and deadliest in Congo's history after surpassing the 2018-2020 epidemic.It has spread to six provinces and remains the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever, according to news agency AP.Efforts to contain outbreak face major challengesHealth experts have cited weak surveillance systems, insecurity and community resistance among the factors hampering efforts to identify and treat patients early.The World Health Organisation estimates that around 60% of deaths occur outside treatment centres, acc...