Africa CDC says Ebola outbreak in DR Congo ‘still not under control’
Summary
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains uncontrolled, with more than 11,200 cases and 5,500 deaths recorded since it was declared on May 15. The outbreak has spread to eight provinces and countries across East, Central and West Africa, while delayed detection, conflict, strained health services and funding gaps complicate efforts to contain it.Key Facts
- The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, for which no specific vaccine or treatment has been developed.
- More than 80 percent of new cases have emerged outside known contact lists, according to Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya.
- More than 65 percent of deaths have occurred in communities outside health centres.
- Eight of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s 26 provinces have been affected.
- Donors have released $1.3 billion of the $2.9 billion pledged for the Ebola response, Kaseya said.
- The World Health Organization approved clinical trials of two new Ebola vaccines and expects results in early 2027.
- The WHO said at least 3,000 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have recovered from Ebola virus disease.
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