31 of 38 Ebola cases in Congo have resulted in deaths, WHO reports
Summary
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that out of 38 confirmed Ebola cases in southern Congo, 31 have resulted in deaths. Authorities are working to manage the outbreak by vaccinating over 500 healthcare workers and contacts, despite facing logistical challenges in vaccine distribution.Key Facts
- WHO confirmed 31 deaths from 38 Ebola cases in southern Congo.
- The death rate has nearly doubled since last week.
- Over 900 people have been identified as contacts of those infected.
- Vaccinations started in the affected region on Sunday.
- More than 500 healthcare workers and contacts have been vaccinated so far.
- The outbreak was announced on September 5 in the Bulape area, near Angola.
- The disease has spread from two districts to four, according to the Africa CDC.
- Vaccine distribution faces delays due to accessibility and storage challenges.
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