WHO: Ebola Outbreak Continues in Congo
The World Health Organization confirms that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains out of control, despite a slight decrease in the number of cases, with its geographic spread expanding and nearing international borders. To date, the country has recorded 7,733 confirmed cases and 3,732 deaths, across 63 health zones in seven provinces, with the outbreak extending into the Dungu area along the border with South Sudan, increasing the risk of cross-border transmission. This outbreak, declared in May, is the largest and most deadly in the country's history, ranking second in size after the Ebola outbreak in West Africa between 2014 and 2016. Challenges persist in addressing shortages of health personnel and delays in case detection, with the expanding disease posing increased pressure on response resources. The risk of regional spread is classified as "high."
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