WHO: Ebola outbreak in DRC started month earlier
The World Health Organization has confirmed that the Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo began last February, prior to its official announcement on May 15, leading to an unprecedented rapid spread. Genetic sequencing indicates that some cases were initially misdiagnosed as other illnesses such as malaria and typhoid. To date, the country has recorded approximately 4,200 confirmed cases, including over 1,900 deaths, making it one of the fastest outbreaks in history—especially considering that there are no approved vaccines or medicines for this type of virus. The report explains that the virus is highly contagious and spreads through contact with infected body fluids and contaminated surfaces. Its transmission rate is increasing at a concerning pace, with efforts to control it deteriorating amid shortages of medications and strikes by healthcare workers.
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