The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has recorded more than 3,000 deaths, with confirmed cases crossing 6,100, according to latest figures from the country's health ministry. Data show 6,186 confirmed cases and 3,007 deaths since the outbreak was declared in Ituri province on May 15. Some health officials and experts believe the outbreak may have begun as early as January. The outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo species of Ebola, has become the largest and deadliest in Congo's history, surpassing the 2018-2020 epidemic. It has spread to six provinces and is described as the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever recorded. Authorities face major challenges in containing the epidemic.