DR Congo Ebola death toll nears 900 mark as outbreak spreads
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has resulted in 864 deaths, with over 2,000 confirmed cases across five provinces. Health authorities are intensifying surveillance and emergency response efforts to contain the spread of the Bundibugyo strain.
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The high case fatality rate and the lack of a licensed vaccine for this specific strain pose a significant public health threat in Central Africa.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed 864 people, as health authorities intensify efforts to contain the surge caused by the Bundibugyo strain, for which no licensed vaccine or specific antiviral treatment is available, CGTN reports.
The latest government situation report published late Friday indicated that there were 2,181 confirmed cases recorded across five provinces: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uélé and Tshopo; covering 46 affected health zones. Authorities said 722 patients remain hospitalized or in isolation, while 412 people have recovered. The outbreak's case fatality rate stands at 39.6%, with an overall contact-tracing rate of 66.9%.
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