Ebola Outbreak Confirmed In Eastern DR Congo
Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak Confirmed in Ituri Province
Officials have confirmed an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in Ituri Province, with reported cases continuing to rise. According to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), the organization is closely monitoring the situation and has called for an urgent regional meeting with representatives from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, and South Sudan to enhance cross-border response efforts.
Preliminary laboratory tests conducted by the Institut National de Recherche Biomédicale indicated the presence of the virus in 13 out of 20 samples analyzed. Currently, health authorities have recorded approximately 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths, primarily affecting the Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones.
Among the confirmed cases, four deaths have been verified, with additional suspected infections arising in Bunia. Health officials have stated that surveillance and containment measures are being intensified to curb the spread of the virus.
For more updates, visit Africa CDC’s official page.
