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Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 4,449
Health officials say misinformation and delayed treatment are driving the outbreak as more than 700 patients remain in treatment or isolation.
- The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 2,000 deaths, reaching 4,381 confirmed cases with more than 700 patients in treatment or isolation. Authorities say the virus is spreading faster than containment efforts can manage.
- Health officials warn the Bundibugyo strain driving the outbreak lacks an approved vaccine or treatment, complicating response efforts. Misinformation and delayed care continue fueling the virus's spread despite isolation protocols.
- Markets in Bunia have slowed as fear keeps customers away, with Vegetable Seller Jeanine Ngavele saying, 'people aren't buying as much,' as her capital dwindles. Economic activity reflects the outbreak's grip on daily commerce.
- Restricting motorcycle capacity to one passenger, authorities have strained transport workers financially; Motorcycle Taxi Manager Claude Steven Kato said, 'We're barely making any money' due to operating limits.
- Director of the Tokobika Medical and Surgical Center Bienvenu Kambale Vayilanda stated, 'We must continue to focus our awareness efforts... so that everyone can receive care as soon as possible' to combat misinformation undermining response efforts.
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The Ebola outbreak has spread to a new province in Congo, the head of Africa CDC says
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province, after a death was recorded in the previously unaffected Bas-Uele province, Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya said Thursday.
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Independent EspañolKINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo (AP) — The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to a sixth province that has so far not been affected, African health authorities reported Thursday.
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geoIn the Congo, the dangerous infectious disease Ebola has already been detected in six provinces. Experts fear that if the outbreak is not stopped, it could spread abroad as well.
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