Ebola in Congo: Ebola outbreak still not under control after 100 days
On Saturday, 100 days have passed since the announcement of the Ebola outbreak in the Congo, and more than 5,000 cases of the disease have been confirmed. But it could all be significantly worse.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in over 5,000 cases and 2,500 deaths in around 100 days. The World Health Organization (WHO) says the epidemic is far from under control, with the number of confirmed cases and deaths significantly higher than in previous outbreaks. The outbreak, which was officially announced in mid-May, is believed to have started earlier in the year, and experts warn that many cases and deaths are likely going unreported.
The WHO and aid organizations, including Doctors Without Borders, are working to contain the outbreak, but are facing challenges including conflict, poor access to remote areas, and limited resources.
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