Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda outpaces containment as suspected deaths hit 220
Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda outpaces containment efforts as suspected deaths reach 220
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns today that the Ebola epidemic in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighbouring Uganda is spreading faster than response efforts can match, with 220 suspected deaths reported as of Monday. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus attributes the crisis to delayed case detection, leaving health workers "playing catch-up" against the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus, for which no approved vaccine or treatment exists.
In the DRC, authorities have identified over 900 suspected cases, with confirmed infections rising to 101. Violence in conflict-ridden Ituri province has disrupted containment, including arson attacks on Ebola treatment centres. Uganda has confirmed seven cases—all linked to the DRC outbreak—including two healthcare workers in Kampala. The WHO assesses the regional risk as "very high" but maintains the global threat remains low.
Meanwhile, Italy has isolated two humanitarian workers at Milan’s Sacco Hospital after they returned from Uganda with symptoms consistent with Ebola. Italian health authorities have activated emergency protocols while awaiting test results, expected later today. Germany has also reported a suspected case in Berlin’s Charité hospital, though details remain unconfirmed.
Health workers cite limited testing capacity, community mistrust, and armed conflict as key barriers to tracking the virus. The WHO’s latest assessment underscores the strain on resources, with responders struggling to secure funding and medical supplies amid the escalating crisis. The outbreak, now in its third month, marks the first major resurgence of Ebola in Central Africa since the 2018–2020 epidemic that killed over 2,200 people.
Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda outpaces containment as suspected deaths hit 220
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DR Congo: Authorities struggle to contain fast-moving Ebola outbreak Uganda has confirmed two new Ebola cases among healthcare workers in Kampala, bringing the countrys total to seven, all linked to the outbreak in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. In eastern Congo, where more than 900 suspected cases have been identified, authorities and volunteers are struggling to contain the spread amid limited resources, ongoing violence, and the absence of a vaccine or treatment for the rare Bundibugyo strain.
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Ebola outbreak raises fears of wider spread in Central Africa An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is raising fears of wider spread, with over 900 suspected cases and more than 200 deaths reported in the DRC. Health workers warn the toll is likely higher due to limited testing, while conflict, mistrust, and lack of treatment for the rare strain are hampering containment efforts.
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