Ebola Deaths Exceed 1400 in DRC
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo announced that Ebola virus deaths have risen to 1,405 cases since April, with infections increasing to 3,200 and a case fatality rate of 43.9%. It is believed that the actual numbers are higher due to under-detection and under-reporting, and that the virus had spread for weeks before it was detected, contributing to the wider outbreak—particularly in Ituri Province. Efforts to control the outbreak face challenges due to ongoing conflict and mistrust in relief teams, with cases reported in five of the 26 provinces. Clinical trials have begun on two antiviral treatments to expand therapeutic options. The outbreak is classified as the third-largest Ebola wave in terms of fatalities.
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