Congo says 2,000 people have died in its Ebola outbreak, the fastest growing on record
At least 2,000 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak, the fastest-growing on record, according to the latest data, as health authorities struggle to get help to remote localities due to rebel conflict, bad roads and work stoppages over payment issues.
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has claimed 2,000 lives, making it the fastest-growing on record, according to the latest data. The outbreak has seen 4,381 confirmed cases, with a case fatality rate of 45.9%, higher than the 2014-16 West Africa outbreak. The rare Bundibugyo virus causing this outbreak has no approved vaccine or treatment, exacerbating the crisis.
Government data reveals the outbreak began months earlier than initially thought, with the death toll doubling in just three weeks. Conflict, poor infrastructure, and health worker strikes hinder efforts to manage the outbreak, with many cases being diagnosed late or not at all. The World Health Organization warns that early misdiagnosis may have occurred, delaying appropriate response.
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