Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo now deadliest in country’s history
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become the deadliest in the nation's history, with over 2,325 deaths reported. Health officials note that this surge is the fastest-growing in the virus's history, prompting urgent clinical trials for new vaccines and treatments.
Why it matters
The rapid spread of a highly lethal virus in a conflict-prone region poses a significant threat to global public health security.
A health worker sprays disinfectant in a freshly dug grave of someone who died from Ebola in Bunia. A health worker sprays disinfectant in a freshly dug grave of someone who died from Ebola in Bunia. Ebola Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo now deadliest in country’s history At least 2,325 people have died from the virus, according to official data, with outbreak on track to be biggest in history
Prefer the Guardian on Google The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is now the deadliest in the country’s history with at least 2,325 people dead, according to government data, surpassing the toll from the 2018-20 outbreak.
The DRC’s public health institute said confirmed cases had risen to 4,945, including 101 detected in the previous 24 hours.
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