Pakistan, July 11 -- The Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 1,800 confirmed cases after the virus spread to a fourth province. Health authorities reported 1,830 infections and 648 deaths since the outbreak was declared on May 15. The expanding outbreak has increased concerns for affected communities and regional public health authorities.

According to the Congolese Health Ministry, 780 patients are currently receiving treatment, while 284 people have recovered from the disease. The outbreak has primarily affected Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. However, authorities confirmed on Friday that Ebola has now spread to Haut-Uele province after seven fatal cases were detected in the Wamba health zone. ...