DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 9,000 cases
According to a new health report, the outbreak has infected 9,066 people so far and caused 4,381 deaths, a fatality rate of 48.3%.
KINSHASA - The Democratic Republic of Congo is grappling with its deadliest Ebola outbreak on record, surpassing 9,000 cases and claiming over 4,000 lives since October. The outbreak, declared in mid-May, is the 17th in the country's history and has spread to seven provinces in the north and east. Ituri, in the northeast, was the initial epicenter.
The Bundibugyo strain, for which no specific vaccine or treatment exists, is responsible for the current outbreak. While the fatality rate stands at 48.3%, efforts are underway to administer the Ervebo vaccine to frontline volunteers in a clinical trial. A vaccine trial is also planned to be launched before the end of the month.
The remote regions, plagued by limited healthcare resources and the presence of armed groups, pose significant challenges for containment. Local distrust towards healthcare workers has also complicated efforts to control the spread of the virus.
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