Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have surged to 1,003, with 254 fatalities recorded since the outbreak began in mid-May.The rare Bundibugyo strain currently lacks effective vaccines or treatments, while health authorities struggle with low contact tracing coverage amid active regional violence.International monitors warn that the true number of infections is likely higher, as the virus spreads across borders into Uganda and continues to outpace containment efforts.