Congo Says Number of Confirmed Ebola Cases Now at 1,155
- The Democratic Republic of Congo reported 1,155 confirmed Ebola cases and 304 deaths as of Wednesday, with 37 new cases and five new deaths in the previous 24 hours.
- Epidemiological surveillance has improved, allowing earlier detection and showing ongoing community transmission growth week-on-week.
- The Ebola outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus species, which currently has no approved vaccines or treatments.
- Trials for two potential treatments, the monoclonal antibody MBP134 and antiviral drug remdesivir, will start next week in the Democratic Republic of Congo to test their effect on reducing mortality from the Bundibugyo virus.
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The number of Ebola deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) exceeded 300, out of a total of more than 1,150 confirmed cases. A further increase in the figures that emerges after the African Union public health agency warned of an occupation of 95 per cent of the occupied country's beds, raising the need to “build treatment centres and increase hospital capacity.” According to the Congolese Ministry of Communication and Media, at lea…
Health authorities record new increase in cases within 24 hours, while the epidemic of the rare Budibugio strain continues to spread
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has risen to 1,155, including 304 deaths. This is evident from...
Congo's Confirmed Ebola Cases Rise To 1,155
The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported a further rise in confirmed Ebola infections, with the total number of cases reaching 1,155, including 304 deaths, according to the latest government situation report released on Thursday. The figures reflect confirmed infections recorded through Wednesday and highlight the continued spread of the virus.💡Health authorities said 37 new cases and five additional deaths were recorded during the previou…
The summit of the Ebola outbreak in the Congo has not yet been reached - but 95 percent of the bed capacity has already been exhausted.The number of deaths is increasing.But there is also good news.The African Health Authority Africa CDC expects that the number of Ebola deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo will be more than 300 in a few days. Currently, in the Central African country 1,118 Ebola cases are confirmed, as CDC Director General…
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