The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has exceeded 6,000 cases and 2,900 deaths, with the World Health Organization warning that the situation is out of control and could surpass the outbreak of 2014-2016. (translated)
The Democratic Republic of Congo has started vaccination against Ebola to control the epidemic with the fastest spread in history, recording over 5,700 cases and 2,700 deaths so far. (translated)
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has started vaccinating the population against Ebola, using the Ervebo vaccine to primarily protect health professionals, while fighting against an outbreak considered the fastest in history. (translated)
More than 1,200 people have recovered from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where the outbreak has so far left 2,680 dead and 5,584 confirmed cases, while authorities are trying to control the epidemic and have begun implementing awareness campaigns to facilitate the early detection of new cases. (translated)
Congo is facing a particularly deadly Ebola epidemic for women, who, due to their role in family care and funeral practices, are on the front lines and often victims of the disease, without benefiting from an appropriate health policy, highlighting the urgency of increased care and awareness to protect this vulnerable population. (translated)
“Há três meses, declarei que a epidemia da doença pelo vírus Bundibugyo na RDCongo constituía uma emergência de saúde pública de interesse internacional. Desde então, a epidemia espalhou-se rapidamente e o risco de uma propagação nacional e internacional maior continua elevado”
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed 5,000 cases, with an unprecedented spread that makes the situation critical, health authorities warned, highlighting that the rate of infection and mortality is advancing faster than in previous outbreaks. (translated)
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached over 5,000 confirmed cases and nearly 2,400 deaths, with a mortality rate of 47.4%, and authorities warn that the actual number of infections could be much higher, while the epidemic is caused by the Bundibugyo strain for which there is still no vaccine or specific treatment. (translated)
“Há três meses, declarei que a epidemia da doença pelo vírus Bundibugyo na RDCongo constituía uma emergência de saúde pública de interesse internacional. Desde então, a epidemia espalhou-se rapidamente e o risco de uma propagação nacional e internacional maior continua elevado”
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is far from being under control, with nearly 5,000 infections and more than 2,300 deaths recorded, according to the WHO director, who warns of a high risk of international spread and highlights the rapid progression of the disease amid insecurity and insufficient health infrastructure. (translated)
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to a sixth province, Bas-Uele, after the death of a person who had traveled from Haut-Uele, marking an alarming progression of the virus in the country. (translated)
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed over 2,000 people and led to 4,449 confirmed cases, being the second largest outbreak in history, with a mortality rate of 46.3% and active in several provinces, while the Bundibugyo strain, responsible for the epidemic, does not have an authorized vaccine. (translated)
More than 2,000 people have died due to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which has already recorded 4,381 confirmed cases since its onset in May, highlighting the accelerated spread of the rare Bundibugyo strain, with no vaccines or treatments available, especially in Ituri province. (translated)
The UNHCR warned that the Ebola epidemic is spreading rapidly in the displaced persons camps in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with 19 confirmed cases and five recorded deaths, highlighting the poor living conditions and lack of sanitation infrastructure as factors that facilitate the spread of the virus. (translated)
The Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 1,801 deaths and nearly 4,000 confirmed cases of Ebola, with a fatality rate of 45.3%, due to an outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain, which continues to have sustained transmission in the affected provinces, while Uganda has been declared Ebola-free. (translated)
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has left 1,657 dead and 3,748 confirmed cases, while the WHO warns of an increase in sustained transmission and keeps 690 patients in isolation. (translated)
The Democratic Republic of the Congo reported a total of 1,587 deaths and 3,605 confirmed cases of Ebola, with a mortality rate of 44%, becoming the second largest outbreak of the disease in the country's history. (translated)
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is progressing at an "exceptional rate," with 3,605 confirmed cases and 1,587 deaths, according to the WHO, which highlights the challenges related to insecurity and the population's distrust of health workers. (translated)
Canada a impus o interdicție temporară de intrare pentru cetățenii străini care au călătorit sau au locuit în Republica Democratică Congo în ultimele 21 de zile, ca măsură de precauție în contextul extinderii epidemiei de Ebola, valabilă până pe 29 august. #Canada #Ebola #RDCongo
A epidemia de Ébola na República Democrática do Congo tem-se propagado mais rapidamente que nas epidemias anteriores, com 80% dos novos casos na província de Ituri a surgirem fora das listas de contactos, enquanto a OMS lança ensaios clínicos para possíveis tratamentos e vacinas. #Ébola #RDCongo #SaúdePública
