Ebola outbreak in DR Congo deadliest in country's history
The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people, surpassing the toll from the 2018-2020 outbreak to become the deadliest in the country's history.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing the deadliest Ebola outbreak in its history, with 2,325 deaths reported, surpassing the 2,299 deaths recorded during the 2018-2020 outbreak. The disease, caused by the Bundibugyo species, has infected 4,945 people, with the case fatality ratio rising from 20% to 46%. Despite efforts, the weak health infrastructure, community resistance, and instability in the country have hindered the response to the outbreak.
The proportion of fatal cases remains high, indicating persistent shortcomings in surveillance, case detection, and access to care. Experimental vaccines and treatments are being evaluated, but their effectiveness is still limited to animal studies.
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