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Ebola Outbreak Spreads to Sixth Province in DR Congo
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached a sixth province, with confirmed cases rising to 4,665, the government said, according to NDTV. A man who travelled from…
The Story in Brief
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached a sixth province, with confirmed cases rising to 4,665, the government said, according to NDTV. A man who travelled from Isiro in Haut-Uele to Buta in Bas-Uele died there, Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya said. More than 2,100 deaths have been reported.
The WHO warns the outbreak could become the deadliest Ebola epidemic recorded. Health authorities face transmission outside monitored contacts, unpaid healthcare workers, rebel violence and misinformation. The current outbreak began in February, months before it was officially declared on May 15, according to WHO genetic sequencing. Trials of two possible treatments began last month in Ituri.
The Indian Opinion
Claims that Ebola is either harmless or already unstoppable are both careless. The facts point to a fast-moving outbreak, but not a settled outcome. The immediate test is whether health teams can trace the 60% to 70% of new cases reportedly found outside monitored contacts and keep treatment centres functioning. The next confirmed case and death figures will show whether containment is improving.
Sources (2): livemint.com, ndtv.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
