Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo Claims at Least 80 Lives
A new wave of Ebola epidemic has broken out in the Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, resulting in at least 80 deaths. The government has activated an emergency response center and is intensifying surveillance.
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Central News Agency (Kinshasa, 15th, comprehensive foreign wire report) The Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of Congo stated today that a new wave of Ebola epidemic has broken out in the Ituri province in the east of the country, having already caused at least 80 deaths.
Reuters reported that Health Minister Roger Kamba Mulamba stated in a statement that samples tested yesterday confirmed 8 confirmed cases of the Bundibugyo type of Ebola virus in areas such as Rwampara, Mongwalu, and Bunia.
The Ministry of Health pointed out that there have currently been 246 suspected cases. The index case is suspected to be a nurse who passed away at the Evangelical Medical Centre in Bunia, who exhibited symptoms such as fever, bleeding, vomiting, and extreme weakness after the onset of the disease.
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo stated that it has launched a public health emergency action center, strengthened epidemiological and laboratory surveillance, and has ordered the rapid deployment of response teams.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention stated earlier today that an Ebola outbreak has been confirmed in the Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and stated in a statement that it is currently convening emergency meetings with Congo, Uganda, South Sudan, and global partners to strengthen cross-border surveillance, preparedness, and response efforts.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention pointed out that deaths and suspected cases are mainly reported in the Mongwalu and Rwampara districts, and 4 deaths have been reported among laboratory-confirmed cases. Suspected cases have also been reported in the provincial capital Bunia. (Compiler: Liu Shu-qin) 1150516
Reuters reported that Health Minister Roger Kamba Mulamba stated in a statement that samples tested yesterday confirmed 8 confirmed cases of the Bundibugyo type of Ebola virus in areas such as Rwampara, Mongwalu, and Bunia.
The Ministry of Health pointed out that there have currently been 246 suspected cases. The index case is suspected to be a nurse who passed away at the Evangelical Medical Centre in Bunia, who exhibited symptoms such as fever, bleeding, vomiting, and extreme weakness after the onset of the disease.
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo stated that it has launched a public health emergency action center, strengthened epidemiological and laboratory surveillance, and has ordered the rapid deployment of response teams.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention stated earlier today that an Ebola outbreak has been confirmed in the Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and stated in a statement that it is currently convening emergency meetings with Congo, Uganda, South Sudan, and global partners to strengthen cross-border surveillance, preparedness, and response efforts.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention pointed out that deaths and suspected cases are mainly reported in the Mongwalu and Rwampara districts, and 4 deaths have been reported among laboratory-confirmed cases. Suspected cases have also been reported in the provincial capital Bunia. (Compiler: Liu Shu-qin) 1150516