Ebola outbreak now DR Congo's deadliest ever
KINSHASA, Congo — A fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now the country's deadliest ever after killing more than 2,300 people in three months, government figures showed on Monday. The United Nations says the Ebola outbreak "is the fastest growing on record" and is killing a victim every 30 minutes in the DRC. No specific vaccine or treatment exists for the…
The Democratic Republic of Congo is currently experiencing its deadliest Ebola outbreak ever, with over 2,300 deaths within three months, according to government figures reported by The Korea Times. This outbreak, declared on May 15, is the nation's 17th Ebola case and is described as the fastest-growing on record, killing a victim every 30 minutes.
The United Nations highlights the severity of the situation, noting the lack of a specific vaccine or treatment for the Bundibugyo strain causing the surge. The outbreak has primarily affected regions in the north and east, where state presence is weak, health infrastructure is lacking, and armed groups have a significant presence.
This current outbreak has surpassed a previous one from 2018 to 2020, which killed 2,299 people out of 3,381 confirmed cases.
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