At least 30 deaths at Congo camp show Ebola could be spreading fast
The Ebola outbreak declared on May 15 is spreading 3.5 times faster than the 2014 epidemic. The virus has reached a fourth province, affecting the entire northeast region of the DRC. Total confirmed cases have reached 1,307 with 377 deaths.
What changed
The outbreak has expanded into the Haut-Uele province and the total death toll has risen to 377.
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Ebola Outbreak Hits Fourth Province in Democratic Republic of Congo
confidence 90%The Ebola outbreak declared on May 15 is spreading 3.5 times faster than the 2014 epidemic. The virus has reached a fourth province, affecting the entire northeast region of the DRC. Total confirmed cases have reached 1,307 with 377 deaths.
What's confirmed:
- The Ebola outbreak has spread to a fourth province, Haut-Uele.
- The entire northeast of the DRC, home to roughly 15 million people, is now affected.
- DR Congo has confirmed 1,307 Ebola cases and 377 deaths.
- The current outbreak was declared on May 15.
Still unconfirmed:
- Some health workers are unprepared due to hasty training sessions.
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Ebola Deaths Surpass 300 in Democratic Republic of Congo
confidence 100%The Ebola outbreak in the DRC is spreading faster than aid efforts can manage. The World Health Organization warned of this trend on Wednesday. Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya stated on Thursday that response funding needs have increased to $1.4 billion.
What's confirmed:
- The Ebola epidemic has claimed more than 300 lives in the DRC.
- The World Health Organization warned that the outbreak is spreading faster than aid efforts can keep pace.
- Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya said funding for the response has risen to $1.4 billion.
- The Ebola outbreak is affecting the DRC and Uganda.
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DRC Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 1,000 Cases with First Case in France
confidence 80%Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have topped 1,000. Authorities report 254 deaths, while more than 70 medical workers have been infected. France has detected its first case linked to the DRC outbreak.
What's confirmed:
- Confirmed Ebola cases in the DRC have exceeded 1,000.
- More than 70 medical workers have been infected as the outbreak spreads fast.
- France detected its first Ebola case linked to a patient who flew from the DRC.
Still unconfirmed:
- The death toll is 254 according to authorities.
- The death toll is more than 260.
- The US provided an experimental antibody drug from Mapp Biopharmaceutical for clinical trials.
- At least 30 people in the Kigonze camp had Ebola symptoms, though causes of death were not confirmed.
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Ebola Outbreak in DRC Spreads Through Displacement Camps
confidence 90%An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has caused over 200 deaths. At least 30 people died in the Kigonze displacement camp since early May, a rate officials call unprecedented. The Africa CDC suggests this could be the worst outbreak on record.
What's confirmed:
- The death toll from the Ebola outbreak has passed 200.
- At least 30 people have died since the start of May in a displacement camp in northeastern Congo.
- More than 70 Congo medics have been infected with Ebola since the outbreak began.
- The Kigonze camp has more than 15,000 residents.
- Victims at the camp showed symptoms including fever, vomiting, and headaches.
- Ebola cases increased almost 40% in one week.
Still unconfirmed:
- Ebola may be circulating undetected among over 5 million displaced people in eastern Congo.
- Patients are fleeing treatment centres for food due to a deepening hunger crisis.
- The Ebola disease is caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the DRC and Uganda.