Health authorities are on high alert after cases of the disease Ebola were reported in new areas of Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), raising concerns about wider transmission.
Reports say infections have been detected in regions where the outbreak had not previously been recorded, making containment efforts more difficult for health workers.
The government, working alongside the World Health Organization (WHO), has intensified response measures, including contact tracing, treatment of patients, and public awareness campaigns.
Health experts warn that the spread into new areas increases the risk of further transmission if rapid containment measures are not effectively implemented.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely as efforts intensify to control the outbreak and prevent more deaths.