Ebola outbreak in Congo spreads to 2 new health zones, bringing total to 60 areas affected
Summary
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has spread to two more health zones, increasing the total affected to 60. The outbreak has caused 5,794 confirmed cases and 2,786 deaths, with a higher death rate in North Kivu province. Efforts to control the disease face challenges like violence, displacement, and health worker strikes.Key Facts
- The outbreak spread to Biena and Manguredjipa health zones in North Kivu province.
- Total affected health zones now number 60 in eastern Congo.
- There have been 5,794 confirmed cases and 2,786 deaths reported.
- North Kivu province has a higher death rate of about 69%, compared to the overall 48%.
- Ebola has been spreading since February but was officially declared an outbreak in mid-May.
- Challenges include insecurity, population movements, and a strike by health workers.
- Congo began vaccinating front-line workers with the Ervebo vaccine, effective against a related Ebola type.
- Neighboring countries like Central African Republic and South Sudan are at risk of the virus spreading across borders.
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