Ebola cases in eastern Congo climb to 782 and deaths reach 181, authorities say
Summary
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in eastern Congo has risen to 782, with 181 deaths reported. The outbreak is caused by a rare type of Ebola virus that has no approved vaccine or treatment and is mainly affecting the Ituri province.Key Facts
- There are 782 confirmed Ebola cases in Congo and 181 deaths.
- The outbreak started before it was officially confirmed on May 15, so real cases may be higher.
- Contact tracing, which means tracking who has been exposed, is at 56%, down from previous weeks.
- This Ebola outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved vaccine or treatment.
- More than 90% of cases are in Ituri province; cases also appear in North Kivu, South Kivu, and neighboring Uganda.
- Nearly one million people have been displaced by conflict in Ituri, making disease control harder.
- Attacks on health workers, local mistrust, and ongoing armed conflict slow efforts to control the outbreak.
- The U.S. planned a quarantine center in Kenya for exposed Americans, but protests halted the plan.
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