Number of Ebola cases reaches almost 600, says DR Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo announced this Tuesday (9) that the number of confirmed cases of Ebola has risen to almost 600, increasing awareness among the local population about the importance of safety measures.

The outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola was announced on May 15, although authorities later said it went unnoticed for weeks, leaving health authorities at a disadvantage and struggling to control it.

One of the largest Ebola outbreaks in history is spreading in three provinces ravaged by armed conflict: Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu.

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In its latest statement, published on the social network X, the government reported that the number of confirmed cases rose to 598, including 115 deaths.

It also stated that 22 patients have recovered from the disease and that new cases have not spread to other health zones.

Cases were recorded in 17 health zones in Ituri, as well as seven health zones in North Kivu and one health zone in South Kivu.

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"If you have a fever, vomiting, diarrhea or severe weakness, you should go immediately to the nearest health center," says the statement, which urges the population to follow the instructions of health professionals and not attack them.

Distrust and resistance have hampered the response, with reports of attacks on burial teams and treatment centers.

Health care workers are also struggling to obtain basic equipment to stay safe and prevent the spread of the disease, according to more than a dozen doctors, aid workers and public health officials.

The IRC (International Rescue Committee) appealed on Tuesday for the funding needed to contain the outbreak in Ituri province before it spreads further.

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Source: CNN