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DR Congo Ebola outbreak reaches nearly 3,000 cases
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing a serious Ebola outbreak.
Nearly 3,000 people have been infected, and more than 1,300 have died.
The prime minister has warned that the outbreak is making the humanitarian crisis worse.
The government has given 50 million dollars to fight the outbreak, and international partners are also helping.
Health workers are at risk, with 123 infected and 36 deaths.
Researchers are working on a vaccine and treatment, which could be ready in a few months.
The outbreak is spreading in several provinces, and the government is trying to get supplies to the affected areas quickly.
Confirmed Ebola cases in the DRC have risen to 2,973, including 1,309 deaths.
Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka warned the outbreak could worsen the humanitarian crisis in eastern DRC.
The government has allocated 50 million USD for the response, with additional funds from international partners.
123 health workers have been infected, including 36 deaths.
Researchers are developing a vaccine and treatment for the Bundibugyo ebolavirus, with potential availability in 2-4 months.
- Who
- Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) health authorities and Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka
- What
- Ebola outbreak with nearly 3,000 confirmed cases
- Where
- Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uele, Tshopo provinces in the DRC
- When
- Outbreak declared on May 15, ongoing
- Why
- Sustained transmission of the Bundibugyo ebolavirus
Government Response
International Aid
Funding and Resources
Government Response
The DRC government has allocated 50 million USD and is working to rapidly deploy logistics.
International Aid
International partners have mobilized additional funds and resources to support the response.
Key facts
- Total Confirmed Cases
- 2,973
- Total Deaths
- 1,309
- Recovered Patients
- 540
- Current Hospitalized/Isolated
- 766
- Infected Health Workers
- 123
- Deaths Among Health Workers
- 36
- Affected Provinces
- Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uele, Tshopo
- Outbreak Declaration Date
- May 15
Quotes
Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka
Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
“The issue now is how to ensure that all the logistics are taken care of.”
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“within two to four months”
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Sources
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