Ebola response in drc requires more funding — WHO chief
KINSHASA: The World Health Organisation (WHO) sees signs that measures to combat the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are beginning to yield results, however, more funding is needed, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said.
Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), is witnessing signs of progress in the fight against the Ebola virus, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that there are encouraging signs of the situation improving, particularly in Ituri Province, where transmission rates are decreasing. South Kivu has reported no new cases since May.
The WHO reports that over 1,700 individuals have recovered from the virus, and the epidemic has been mostly contained in the northeastern part of the country, with the exception of a small outbreak in Uganda that was quickly contained.
However, Ghebreyesus emphasized the urgent need for additional funding to support both the government's response plan and the broader humanitarian efforts. Speaking at a briefing in Geneva, he urged donors to ensure that the necessary financial support is provided.
The latest report from the DRC government, released on Tuesday, indicates that the total number of confirmed cases has reached 7,258, with 3,510 deaths recorded since May.
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