Live Feeds
● LIVE Updated 11d ago · 9 sources tracked

WHO says Congo's Ebola outbreak still fast-moving and health workers under threat

The World Health Organization describes the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo as fast-moving. Health workers operating in the region are currently facing threats. Confirmed cases have now reached 1,118.

RSS Source map (7)

What changed

Confirmed Ebola cases in the Congo have risen to 1,118.

Live updates

  1. WHO Warns Ebola Outbreak in Congo is Fast-Moving

    The World Health Organization describes the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo as fast-moving. Health workers operating in the region are currently facing threats. Confirmed cases have now reached 1,118.

    What's confirmed:

    • The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo has risen to 1,118.
    • The World Health Organization states the Ebola outbreak in Congo is fast-moving.
    • Health workers in the Congo are under threat.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The outbreak likely started in a gold-mining town.
    • The first-month caseload for this outbreak was a record.
    • This outbreak is different from any previous Ebola outbreaks.
    confidence 90%