The Minister of Health of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Samuel-Roger Kamba, stated today that the latest Ebola virus outbreak in the country involves a strain with a fatality rate of up to 50%. He confirmed that there is currently no vaccine or specific treatment for the Bundibugyo virus strain. Authorities earlier reported that the outbreak in the northeastern Ituri province has already caused 80 deaths.

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  • Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
  • Category: 公共衛生