Pakistan, May 20 -- An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has intensified, with the death toll rising to 131 as health authorities struggle to contain the rapidly spreading virus.

Read More: WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda emergency of int'l

According to international media reports, at least 26 new deaths have been confirmed recently, highlighting the accelerating spread of the disease across affected regions. The outbreak has raised serious concerns due to limited healthcare infrastructure and delayed detection in remote areas.

The World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency in response to the worsening situation, urging countries to strengthen surveillance, preparedness, and cross...