Ebola spreading 'fast' in DR Congo, warns WHO (opens original article in a new tab)

The WHO warns that an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading rapidly, with 896 confirmed cases and 232 deaths reported, primarily affecting conflict-affected regions. The Bundibugyo strain, which has no vaccine or specific treatment, has also spread to neighboring provinces. Efforts to contain the outbreak include increasing treatment beds and contact tracing, but health workers have been significantly impacted.

• WHO warns Ebola outbreak in DRC is spreading rapidly with 896 cases and 232 deaths
• Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has no vaccine or specific treatment
• Over 90% of cases in conflict-affected Ituri province, with spread to North and South Kivu