WHO warns DR Congo Ebola outbreak may be double the official tally
Summary
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the real number of Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is likely two to four times higher than the official count of 1,963 cases. The outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola epidemic recorded in Africa, with health workers threatening to strike over unpaid salaries while thousands of patients receive care.Key Facts
- WHO has confirmed 1,963 Ebola cases and at least 719 deaths in the DRC.
- WHO officials estimate the true number of cases could be 2 to 4 times higher than reported.
- About 727 Ebola patients are currently in treatment centers across affected areas.
- Healthcare workers in the DRC threatened to strike due to unpaid salaries for two months.
- The Ebola outbreak is centered in Ituri province, with 384 cases and 89 deaths reported there.
- Healthcare workers have also been infected, with 112 cases and 35 deaths among them.
- The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, for which no vaccine or treatment currently exists.
- Five provinces in eastern Congo and parts of neighboring Uganda have reported cases.
- International partners have mobilized $1.5 billion to support the response, and clinical trials for treatments are underway.
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