Confirmed Ebola cases nearly double in days as WHO chief visits DR Congo
Summary
The World Health Organization (WHO) chief visited eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as Ebola cases nearly doubled in two days. The outbreak is caused by a rare Ebola virus with no approved vaccine, leading WHO to declare a global health emergency, while neighboring Uganda has also reported cases.Key Facts
- Confirmed Ebola cases in DRC rose from 121 to 225 in two days.
- The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo Ebola virus, which has no approved vaccine or treatment.
- WHO has declared the outbreak a global health emergency, its highest alert level.
- There are over 1,000 suspected Ebola cases and 220 suspected deaths in DRC.
- The virus has spread to Uganda, with 9 confirmed cases and 1 death.
- WHO director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged local community involvement in fighting Ebola.
- Conflict and attacks by armed groups in eastern DRC are hindering health workers’ efforts.
- International aid includes millions of dollars in funding and medical supplies, but overall funding has significantly decreased.
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