Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Summary
More than 1,000 cases of Ebola have been confirmed in eastern Congo, with over 250 deaths reported. The outbreak is centered in Ituri province, where tracing people who had contact with patients remains difficult due to ongoing violence and displacement.Key Facts
- Confirmed Ebola cases have reached 1,003 in eastern Congo.
- There have been 254 deaths from the outbreak so far.
- The outbreak began on May 15 and mainly affects the Ituri province.
- At least 365 patients are currently hospitalized or isolated.
- The Ebola virus involved is the rare Bundibugyo strain, which has no vaccine or treatment.
- Contact tracing has only covered 55% of possible cases, making it hard to control the outbreak.
- Violence by rebel groups, including ISIS-backed fighters, has blocked access to many villages.
- Over 2 million displaced people in the region, living in crowded camps, are at risk if the disease spreads further.
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