The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached unprecedented scale, with more than 7,700 cases and over 3,700 deaths recorded — surpassing all previous outbreaks in the country and putting it on course to eclipse the 2014–2016 West Africa epidemic, which killed more than 11,000 people. The International Organization for Migration is ramping up health screenings at key transit points, including along the Congo River, conducting around 1,000 checks per day and coordinating with neighbouring countries — Uganda, South Sudan, Burundi, Rwanda, and the Central African Republic — to curb cross-border spread. Authorities are also working to reach vulnerable populations, including deaf communities in newly affected areas such as Kisangani, where responders held dedicated awareness sessions using sign language interpreters to ensure no group is left behind.