More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo's deadliest outbreak
Summary
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 5,000 people and caused more than 10,300 confirmed cases across eight provinces. The Bundibugyo strain has no approved treatment or vaccine, and conflict and attacks on health workers are hindering the response.Key Facts
- The outbreak began in May and became DR Congo’s deadliest on record in August.
- The reported case fatality rate is 48.6%.
- Ituri province in north-eastern DR Congo remains the outbreak’s epicentre.
- Cases have also been confirmed in Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda.
- Kenya has recorded nine confirmed cases and two deaths; Uganda has reported no cases since August.
- Nigeria’s disease control centre said two suspected cases were isolated and undergoing testing.
- The World Health Organization says responders need to expand control measures, access to affected areas and community outreach.
- Health workers and others responding to the outbreak have faced attacks, including the killing of a nurse earlier in the week.
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