Ebola outbreak in DR Congo could become worst in history, Africa CDC warns
Summary
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has grown to 837 confirmed cases with 196 deaths and may become the deadliest ever if not controlled. Health leaders warn that many contacts have not been traced, the outbreak may last up to a year, and funding and resources remain insufficient.Key Facts
- The current Ebola outbreak in DRC has 837 confirmed cases and 196 deaths.
- Africa CDC warns it could become deadlier than the worst previous Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
- Over 26,000 people potentially exposed to Ebola have not been found or contacted yet.
- The outbreak has not peaked and could last up to one year, according to Red Cross officials.
- Lack of treatment centers and community resistance are slowing response efforts.
- Unsafe traditional burials increase Ebola transmission risk because bodies remain infectious.
- Africa has raised less than 20% of the $518 million needed to fight the outbreak.
- No approved treatment or vaccine exists yet for this Ebola strain; a vaccine could take nine months.
- Uganda has reported 19 cases and 2 deaths, mostly from travelers from DRC.
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