Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Outbreak Becomes Deadliest in DR Congo's History
[UN News] The Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is now the deadliest the country has ever faced, the UN's World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.
The Ebola outbreak in Congo-Kinshasa has become the deadliest in the country's history, according to the UN's World Health Organization (WHO). As of now, the disease has claimed the lives of 2,325 individuals, surpassing the 2,299 deaths recorded during the 2018-2020 outbreak. The current outbreak, which began on 15 May, has seen a total of 4,945 confirmed cases.
While 1,040 patients have recovered, the fatality rate has increased to 46 per cent. Despite no approved treatment for the Bundibugyo strain, vaccine trials are underway in the UK and Canada. The outbreak continues to outpace the response efforts, as inadequate health infrastructure, ongoing conflict, and distrust of medical authorities hinder progress.
WHO and its global health partners are working to prevent the spread of Ebola to neighboring countries, with the UN humanitarian aid office allocating $54.5 million to accelerate the response.
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