Ebola outbreak worsens as death toll rises – Africa CDC (opens original article in a new tab)

The Ebola outbreak in Africa worsens with 89 deaths in a week, treatment centers nearing capacity, and community transmission increasing, prompting calls for expanded response efforts.

• Africa CDC reports 89 Ebola deaths in one week, with treatment centers at 95% capacity.
• Five health zones in Ituri and one in North Kivu account for over 85% of cases, requiring targeted interventions.
• Uganda has 19 cases, including one new case linked to DRC travelers, with 77% of 8,000 contacts monitored daily.