Ebola outbreak: Inside one of DR Congo’s hardest hit villages
Summary
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is very risky for the country and nearby region, but the risk to the rest of the world is low. So far, 51 cases have been reported in the northern provinces, with more expected. Families in affected villages are mourning lost loved ones.Key Facts
- The Ebola outbreak is happening in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo).
- 51 confirmed Ebola cases are reported so far.
- The outbreak is mainly in the northern provinces of Ituri and North Kivu.
- The World Health Organization says the outbreak is a high risk locally and regionally.
- The global risk from this outbreak is considered low by WHO.
- Officials expect the number of Ebola cases to rise.
- People in the hardest-hit villages are dealing with death and loss from the outbreak.
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