Another orphan dies from Ebola as Congo outbreak spreads
Summary
A deadly Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has caused nearly 900 confirmed cases and over 200 deaths, including a 6-month-old girl who recently died at an orphanage. The outbreak is mainly in the Ituri region but has also spread to nearby provinces and Uganda, with no approved vaccine or treatment for this Ebola strain.Key Facts
- The current Ebola outbreak in Congo has 894 confirmed cases and more than 200 deaths.
- A 6-month-old girl was the third child to die at an orphanage due to Ebola.
- The outbreak is mostly in the Ituri region, which accounts for over 90% of cases.
- This outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has no approved vaccine or treatment.
- The disease is spreading despite efforts, partly due to lack of early testing for this strain.
- Safe burial practices require health workers in protective gear to handle bodies, leading to community tensions.
- The outbreak has crossed into Uganda, with 19 confirmed cases and 2 deaths there.
- This outbreak is worse than a similar 2000 outbreak in Uganda, but less deadly than the 2014 West Africa outbreak.
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