New York doctor who survived Ebola says he fears for healthcare workers
Summary
A New York doctor who survived Ebola in 2014 is worried about healthcare workers treating a new Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo. The current outbreak has at least 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths, with no approved vaccines or treatments for the specific Ebola strain involved.Key Facts
- The outbreak is in Ituri province, eastern Congo, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths.
- This is the 17th Ebola outbreak in the Congo since 1976.
- The doctor, Craig Spencer, contracted Ebola while working in Guinea in 2014 and recovered after 19 days in the hospital.
- The current outbreak involves the Bundibugyo ebolavirus (BDV) strain, which has caused only two previous smaller outbreaks.
- There are no approved vaccines or treatments for the BDV strain of Ebola.
- Health officials worry about healthcare workers due to their close contact with contagious patients.
- The region is unstable with population movement, complicating efforts to control the outbreak.
- Concerns exist about reduced U.S. support because of changes under President Donald Trump’s administration, including cuts to USAID and withdrawal from the World Health Organization.
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