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 announced on Monday that the rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak in the country has surpassed 6,000 confirmed cases, resulting in nearly 3,000 fatalities. Over 1,360 individuals have managed to recover, marking a "promising" trend. The outbreak in eastern Congo is worsening under challenging circumstances, exacerbated by insecurity, displacement, a health workers' strike, and significant population movements.
The situation is particularly alarming at displacement sites, 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 (WHO) has warned that the outbreak remains uncontrolled and is on track to surpass the 2014-2016 West Africa Ebola outbreak, which was the deadliest on record, claiming over 11,000 lives, mainly in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.
On Saturday, an Ebola response team was assaulted on the outskirts of Mambasa town in Ituri province while attending to a request to secure a body. Young men, armed with machetes, stormed the scene of the funeral.
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