The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has claimed over 1,900 lives since May, making it the second-deadliest Ebola outbreak ever recorded. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the initial infection occurred at least three months prior to its official declaration, meaning that health authorities are still playing catch-up. The current outbreak is of the Bundibugyo species of Ebola and its epicenter lies in eastern DRC, where insecurity has impeded control efforts. Furthermore, there is no approved vaccine or recognized therapeutic drugs available for treating Bundibugyo Ebola, complicating the situation. Dr Mohamed Janabi, WHO Africa director, stated that "we are chasing the virus, the virus is ahead of us," during a news conference in Bunia, a city at the heart of this outbreak. He attributed the early spread of the virus to misdiagnosis as malaria or typhoid, and pointed out that due to insecurity, health workers can only reach approximately 30% of infected individuals, with the remaining deaths occurring at home. Traditional burial practices and community suspicion towards health authorities have also hindered control measures. However, there are now several dedicated treatment centers in eastern DRC and diagnoses are being made more quickly. As of now, there have been 4,294 confirmed cases and 1,960 deaths according to the DRC's health ministry. The deadliest Ebola outbreak occurred in West Africa between 2014 and 2016, resulting in 11,325 fatalities. For more updates from the African continent, visit BBCAfrica.com and follow us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, Facebook at BBC Africa, or Instagram at bbcafrica.