Congo says the death toll in fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has passed 1,500
The fastest-growing recorded Ebola outbreak has killed over 1,500 people in eastern Congo BUNIA, Congo -- The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has killed more than 1,500 people in eastern Congo, official data released on Thursday showed, marking a 50% increase in around a week that shows the emergency continuing to outpace response efforts. As of Tuesday, 3,442 cases had been recorded, with 1,521 deaths, according to the latest government update. The outbreak, which was declared on May 15, has been linked to the Bundibugyo virus , for which there are no approved vaccines or treatments. There are currently 797 patients in isolation or hospitalized, while a further 615 patients have recovered, the data showed.
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1 dead โ more than The outbreak is mostly concentrated in eastern Congo's remote Ituri province, which accounts for nearly 90% of cases, but there have been others confirmed in five provinces, including one of the country's largest cities, Kisangani. Officials say the withdrawal of aid groups , including the WHO, Africa CDC, Samaritanโs Purse and Mercy Corps, has disrupted surveillance, contact tracing and supplies.
