Congo Ebola outbreak still out of control after six months, MSF says
MSF said only about half of cases are being detected as insecurity, unpaid staff and fuel shortages hinder containment.
- On Thursday, Médecins Sans Frontières announced that Congo's Ebola outbreak remains uncontrolled six months into the response, with confirmed cases now surpassing 11,000.
- Dr. Javid Abdelmoneim, MSF's international president, said Thursday that frontline responders struggle with "empty hands and empty pockets" due to untrained staff, fuel shortages and insufficient surveillance teams.
- In Ituri province, only 9% of Ebola patients treated by MSF were known contacts of existing cases, while almost three-quarters of patients in Beni's health zone likely contracted the virus in healthcare settings.
- WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus acknowledged Tuesday that health worker payment delays and insecurity are significant obstacles, while the organization works with Congolese authorities and the Africa CDC to strengthen response efforts.
- Imperial College London epidemiologist Neil Ferguson warned Wednesday that transmission could continue for a year, potentially outstripping the 2014-2016 West African outbreak, as only about half of cases are being detected.
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Congo Ebola outbreak still out of control after six months, MSF says
Six months into Congo's Ebola outbreak, many cases are likely being missed, transmission in hospitals in some areas is rife and the virus is still spreading out of control, Médecins Sans Frontières said on Thursday.
Congo Ebola Outbreak Still Out Of Control After 6 Months
The Genius Media NG MSF Says Congo Ebola Outbreak Still Out Of Control After 6 Months MSF Says Congo Ebola Outbreak Still Out Of Control After 6 Months Six months into Congo’s Ebola outbreak, many cases are likely being missed, transmission in hospitals in some areas is rife, and the virus is still spreading out of control, Médecins Sans Frontières said on Thursday. With the number of confirmed cases now surpassing www.thegeniusmedia.com.ng
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