Summary
Six months after Congo declared an Ebola outbreak, more than 11,000 cases have been recorded and nearly half of those infected have died. The virus has spread to eight of Congo’s 26 provinces, while gaps in case tracking, treatment and containment, along with conflict and attacks on health workers, have hindered the response.Key Facts
- Government data records more than 11,000 cases, with nearly half of those infected dying.
- The outbreak has spread to eight of Congo’s 26 provinces.
- The Africa CDC says 80% of new cases are detected outside health surveillance.
- One-third of deaths occur at home or elsewhere in the community.
- Health workers have gone on strike over months of unpaid wages, sometimes leaving confirmed Ebola patients without treatment.
- The Africa CDC raised concerns about more than $700 million in Ebola aid that remains unaccounted for.
- Children accounted for 35% of deaths recorded through Nov. 4, according to UNICEF.
- Nigeria, Kenya and Uganda have confirmed cases, making this the most geographically widespread Ebola outbreak on record.
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