Ebola cases in Congo exceed 5,000, government data shows
NAIROBI: The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo now exceeds 5,000, government data showed late on Tuesday, as health officials warn that response efforts are failing to contain the deadly disease. Congo’s 17th Ebola epidemic turned into the biggest in the country’s history in terms of number of cases in late July and over the weekend the death toll hit 2,378, the…
NAIROBI - The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded over 5,000 confirmed Ebola cases, according to government data released late on Tuesday. This marks the country's 17th Ebola epidemic, which has become the most severe in terms of case count since late July. The death toll has now reached 2,378, surpassing the previous worst outbreak in 2018-2020.
The public health institute has documented a total of 5,021 cases, making it the second-worst outbreak globally in terms of both infections and fatalities, only behind the 2014-2016 epidemic in West Africa. The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, which does not have any approved vaccines or treatments.
It has gained traction since it was declared on May 15, as challenges such as weak health infrastructure, community resistance, instability, and protests by response workers have impeded efforts to effectively identify and address cases.
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