Doctors Warn of Rising Ebola Cases
Doctors Without Borders has warned of a concerning rise in Ebola cases in North Kivu province in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where the outbreak has intensified since early September, accounting for approximately 40% of the country's new infections. The organization explained that treatment capacities are insufficient, with a limited number of beds, which forces the referral of patients to other facilities despite the risks involved. Data indicates that over 60% of Ebola-related deaths occur outside healthcare facilities, and there is an increasing need to raise awareness and improve early isolation of patients. As of October 2nd, the disease has claimed more than 4,000 lives out of approximately 8,500 cases. The virus is of the "Bundibugyo" strain, for which there is currently no available vaccine or specific treatment.
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