Congo Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 confirmed cases as disease remains out of control
Summary
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has passed 8,000 confirmed cases and caused nearly 4,000 deaths. The rare Bundibugyo virus is spreading across many provinces, and health workers are in short supply due to strikes and deaths, making it hard to control the disease.Key Facts
- Congo reported an Ebola outbreak starting May 15, caused by the Bundibugyo virus.
- As of September 26, there are 8,067 confirmed cases and 3,901 deaths.
- The fatality rate is over 48%, meaning nearly half of the infected people have died.
- The outbreak affects 63 health zones in 7 out of 26 provinces.
- There is no known vaccine or treatment for this type of Ebola.
- Health workers face delayed payments, causing strikes during the outbreak.
- About 50 health workers have died from Ebola since the outbreak began.
- The outbreak is spreading faster and wider than the 2014-2016 West Africa Ebola outbreak in the same timeframe.
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