Ebola deaths top 5,000 amid fears
Summary
Deaths in Congo's Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000, with the disease spreading across multiple provinces and new cases appearing in other African countries. Health officials warn that conflict, weak contact tracing and unknown transmission chains are hampering efforts to contain the virus.
Key Points
- Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed 5,026 people out of 10,351 infected, according to government data.
- The outbreak has spread to 67 health zones in eight provinces, with active cases in 50 zones.
- WHO’s Dr. Patrick Otim said the toll reflects the severity of the crisis and the devastation to communities.
- Conflict in eastern Congo is limiting access for health workers and complicating containment efforts.
