DR Congo’s worst Ebola epidemic ever passes 7,000 cases
More than 7,000 Ebola cases have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s worst outbreak of the deadly disease ever, according to figures released Saturday by Congolese authorities. But the government also suggested that the spread of the disease may already have peaked, despite the virus having been confirmed in a seventh province earlier [...] The post DR Congo’s worst Ebola epidemic…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is experiencing its worst Ebola epidemic ever, with over 7,000 recorded cases and 3,398 deaths since the outbreak began in mid-May. The disease, which has spread to seven provinces, is particularly prevalent in the Ituri province, a conflict-ridden region with weak state presence and limited health infrastructure.
Authorities have reported a peak in the epidemic, with the number of new cases decreasing. Parents and health workers are concerned about the virus's transmission in schools, where it has been detected in students returning from summer holidays. The Bundibugyo strain of the virus, responsible for the current epidemic, has no approved vaccine or treatment.
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