Ebola outbreak in DRC has peaked, say authorities, as infection rates slow
Summary
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) say the Ebola outbreak has peaked, with fewer new infections each day. Despite progress, authorities warn that preventive measures must continue to keep the virus under control.Key Facts
- The DRC declared the Ebola outbreak on May 15, mainly affecting Ituri province.
- The Bundibugyo variant of Ebola, which is spreading, has no proven treatment yet.
- New cases have dropped from about 120 per day to around 80 per day.
- Six health zones have had no new cases for over 42 days, and four others for over 21 days.
- Over 7,200 confirmed Ebola cases and more than 3,475 deaths have been reported as of mid-September.
- The DRC received 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine for a different Ebola strain (Zaire virus), not the Bundibugyo variant.
- Officials stress ongoing strict precautions and call for better data transparency to maintain public trust.
- Conflict in the region has made it harder to respond to the outbreak and contain the disease.
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