WHO reports 5,794 Ebola cases and 2,786 deaths in DRC

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WHO reports 5,794 Ebola cases and 2,786 deaths in DRC

The World Health Organization reported 5,794 confirmed Ebola cases and 2,786 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo as of August 26. The outbreak has spread to 60 health zones across six provinces. The case fatality rate stands at 48.1 percent.

Key Facts

The WHO reported 5,794 confirmed Ebola cases and 2,786 deaths in the DRC as of August 26.
The outbreak has spread to 60 health zones across six provinces in the DRC.
The case fatality rate is 48.1 percent, reflecting challenges in timely case detection and clinical care.
The WHO Emergency Committee on August 18 advised that the outbreak remains a public health emergency of international concern.
The current outbreak was declared on May 15 after 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths were reported in Ituri province.

Outbreak Scale

The WHO reported 5,794 confirmed Ebola cases and 2,786 deaths in the DRC as of August 26. The outbreak has spread to 60 health zones across six provinces. The case fatality rate is 48.1 percent, indicating ongoing challenges in timely case detection and access to clinical care. Delays in case detection increase the likelihood of continued transmission within communities and health facilities.

Emergency Status

The WHO Emergency Committee on August 18 advised that the outbreak remains a public health emergency of international concern. The current outbreak was declared on May 15 after 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths were reported in Ituri province. The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo Ebola variant, for which no approved treatment or vaccine exists.

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WHO reports 5,794 Ebola cases and 2,786 deaths in DRC

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