Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to 2 new health zones with a total of 60 areas now affected
Summary
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has spread to two more health zones, bringing the total affected areas to 60. The outbreak is growing very fast, with nearly 5,800 confirmed cases and almost 2,800 deaths reported so far.Key Facts
- The outbreak reached two new health zones called Biena and Manguredjipa in North Kivu province.
- A total of 60 health zones in eastern Congo are now affected by Ebola.
- There are 5,794 confirmed Ebola cases reported.
- The total number of deaths is 2,786.
- The fatality rate in North Kivu is higher than the overall 48% death rate.
- Delayed response efforts contributed to the higher death rates in some areas.
- The Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than health officials can track and control it.
- Congo’s Health Minister Roger Kamba recently vaccinated a health worker in Kisangani as part of the response.
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