'Out of control': Doctors on the front line of Ebola outbreak speak out
Summary
Doctors in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo report that the Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly and is hard to control. Over 1,000 suspected cases of the Bundibugyo strain have been reported, with no vaccine currently available, and efforts to contain the virus are hindered by community mistrust and limited testing.Key Facts
- The Ebola outbreak is occurring in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, mainly Ituri province.
- More than 1,000 suspected cases and over 230 deaths have been reported.
- The virus strain is called Bundibugyo, which is rare and hard to detect with tests.
- No vaccine exists for this Ebola strain at this time.
- The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
- Community mistrust and disbelief about Ebola are making containment more difficult.
- Limited laboratory testing means people may leave isolation before being confirmed as infected.
- Cases have also been confirmed in neighboring Uganda, showing the virus is spreading internationally.
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