Ebola outbreak in DRC the fastest growing in the history of the virus
Summary
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the fastest growing ever recorded for this virus. It has caused 3,360 confirmed cases and 1,487 deaths across five provinces, with health efforts challenged by local conflict and high population density.Key Facts
- The outbreak was officially declared on May 15 and involves the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola.
- There are 3,360 confirmed cases and 1,487 deaths, with about 45% of infected people dying.
- The virus is spreading in five eastern provinces of the DRC, including Ituri.
- Conflict, mining activities, and dense populations make controlling the outbreak harder.
- Over 20 Ebola treatment centers and testing labs have been set up to fight the disease.
- New infections are rising by 100 to 150 per week in certain health zones like Bunia and Rwampara.
- Clinical trials of a vaccine for this strain started in July; about 20 people have joined so far.
- Uganda declared its recent Ebola outbreak over and has sent experts to help the DRC.
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