Ebola in DR Congo: 'This could be a very bad outbreak,' MSF health worker says
Summary
A new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has already caused over 130 deaths and more than 500 cases. A health expert from the aid group MSF said the outbreak could become very serious, partly because early tests missed the specific strain causing the current spread.Key Facts
- More than 130 people have died from Ebola in DR Congo during this outbreak.
- Over 500 Ebola cases have been reported so far.
- John Johnson, a vaccination and epidemic response adviser with MSF, is traveling to DR Congo to assist with the outbreak.
- Initial tests were done for a more common Ebola strain, leading to some missed diagnoses.
- The World Health Organization says the risk of Ebola spreading globally is low but considers national and regional risk high.
- The outbreak is considered serious and requires a strong response from health authorities.
- MSF (Doctors Without Borders) is involved in trying to control the outbreak.
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