Death toll climbs to at least 80 in Congo Ebola outbreak
Summary
At least 80 people have died in a new Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo's Ituri province. Health workers are actively screening and tracing contacts to control the spread, while cases have also been found in neighboring Uganda.Key Facts
- The outbreak began in Ituri province, eastern Congo, with at least 80 deaths reported.
- There are 246 suspected cases, with 8 laboratory-confirmed infections of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus strain.
- The first known case is believed to be a nurse who died on April 24 in Bunia, Ituri’s capital.
- Ebola spreads through contact with bodily fluids like blood and vomit and can be deadly.
- Uganda reported one confirmed case that was linked to Congo and the patient died in Kampala.
- Congo has handled Ebola outbreaks before but faces challenges due to distance and local conflicts.
- The outbreak is confirmed in three health zones: Bunia, Rwampara, and Mongwalu.
- Neighboring countries like Kenya are preparing by monitoring and strengthening border health checks.
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