Congo authorities report more than 6,000 confirmed Ebola cases, nearly 3,000 deaths
BUNIA, Congo — Congo’s authorities said Monday that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has topped 6,000 cases with 2,911 deaths. More than 1,360 people have recovered from the virus, in what authorities said was an “encouraging” development. The outbreak in eastern Congo is spreading under extremely difficult conditions, fueled by insecurity, displacement, a health workers’ strike and…
Bunia, Congo — The Congolese authorities reported on Monday that the Ebola outbreak currently under way is the fastest-growing in history, surpassing 6,000 confirmed cases and leading to 2,911 fatalities. An encouraging 1,360 individuals have recovered from the virus, authorities said. The outbreak plaguing eastern Congo is spreading under dire circumstances, including insecurity, displacement, a health workers' strike, and significant population movements.
The situation is especially alarming in displacement camps, where residents already endure precarious living conditions. Last week, the virus extended its reach to two additional health zones in the region. The World Health Organization maintains that the outbreak remains uncontrolled and is on track to exceed the 2014-2016 West Africa Ebola outbreak, which was the deadliest on record, claiming over 11,000 lives primarily in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.
On Saturday, an Ebola response team was ambushed on the outskirts of Mambasa town in Ituri province while responding to a request to secure a body. Young men wielding machetes stormed the funeral site.
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