The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has risen to 473, according to the country's Ministry of Health. Since the start of the outbreak, 1,502 laboratory-confirmed cases have been recorded, an increase of 42 cases since the previous update.

At present, 628 patients are under medical care, while 213 people have recovered from the disease.

The outbreak remains concentrated in the provinces of Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu, where surveillance and response efforts continue. Over the past 24 hours, new confirmed cases were reported in Ituri and North Kivu.

Health authorities said that 81.8% of identified contacts are currently being monitored through the contact-tracing system. More than 11,360 people are under follow-up, with 269 individuals having successfully completed the 21-day monitoring period.

Officials also reported continued expansion of healthcare and laboratory capacity, alongside intensified community engagement efforts, particularly in the hardest-hit areas of Ituri Province.

Residents experiencing symptoms consistent with Ebola are urged to contact the country's free public health hotline by dialing 151.