WHO chief says suspected Ebola deaths at 220 as epidemic ‘outpacing us’
Summary
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports 220 suspected deaths in the current Ebola outbreak, mainly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. The outbreak is growing faster than responders can handle, with new cases reported and violence disrupting treatment efforts.Key Facts
- The Ebola outbreak has caused 220 suspected deaths so far.
- More than 900 suspected Ebola cases have been identified in the DRC.
- The outbreak has spread from northeastern DRC to neighboring provinces and Uganda.
- Uganda has confirmed seven Ebola cases, including two health workers in Kampala.
- The Ebola strain involved is called Bundibugyo, a rare type with no vaccine or treatment currently available.
- WHO declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
- Violence, including attacks on hospitals and treatment centers, is hampering efforts to control the outbreak.
- Authorities in the DRC have banned funeral gatherings of more than 50 people to reduce virus spread.
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