Ebola Cases Surpass 1,000 As Death Toll Reaches 254 — WHO
Claudia Kane
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda has surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases, with 254 deaths recorded since May 15.
Premium Times reported that World Health Organization director-general Tedros Ghebreyesus disclosed the figures on X on Tuesday, saying more than 1,000 confirmed cases had been reported in the DRC, including 254 deaths.
Tedros said 100 patients had recovered so far, showing that the virus can be stopped with timely health care. The WHO, alongside the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, is supporting the DRC Ministry of Health to expand treatment, laboratory and surveillance capacity.
The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo ebolavirus strain, for which there is no licensed vaccine.
Sources: Premium Times
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Claudia Kane
General assignment reporter and News Editor at NaijaTrend. Covers breaking news, security, and national affairs across Nigeria.
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