Summary
A new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in 15 deaths, including four health workers. Tests have identified the Zaire strain of the virus in the central Kasai province, where there are 28 suspected cases. The World Health Organization and local teams are working to stop the outbreak.
Key Facts
- A new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has killed 15 people.
- The outbreak is in the central Kasai province.
- 28 suspected cases have been recorded.
- Tests confirmed the presence of the Zaire strain of Ebola.
- Four health workers are among those who have died.
- DR Congo has a stockpile of Ebola treatments, including 2,000 doses of a vaccine.
- The World Health Organization is involved in efforts to contain the virus.
- The last Ebola outbreak in DR Congo occurred three years ago, resulting in six deaths.
