Ebola outbreak in DR Congo expands to 65th health zone
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached 65 health zones, marking the largest and deadliest in the country's history. The WHO is concerned about high community death rates and the potential for international spread.
Why it matters
The expansion of a deadly viral epidemic in Central Africa represents a major global health security concern requiring international intervention.
--> The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to a new health zone in Bas-Uele province. According to Anadolu Agency , the World Health Organization said Dakwa had become the new health zone affected by the Bundibugyo strain. Since the beginning of the outbreak, the number of affected health zones has risen to 65.
According to the latest WHO situation report, 9,066 cases of the disease, including 4,381 deaths, have been confirmed in the DR Congo since the outbreak was declared in May.
The epidemic has affected seven provinces: Haut-Uele, Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Bas-Uele, Tshopo and South Ubangi. The WHO noted that virus transmission in the affected regions is uneven.
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