New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo
Africa's top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported.
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"significant population movement between the affected areas and neighbouring countries also meant regional co-ordination was essential."
— Dr Jean Kaseya , Executive
"Now, the expertise and equipment need to be delivered quickly."
— Dr. Gabriel Nsakala , Academic
"Africa CDC stands in solidarity with the government and people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as they respond to this outbreak."
— Dr Jean Kaseya , Executive
"Given the high population movement between affected areas and neighbouring countries, rapid regional coordination is essential."
— Jean Kaseya , Executive
"Now, the expertise and equipment need to be delivered quickly."
— Dr. Gabriel Nsakala , Academic
Key People
Dr. Gabriel Nsakala is a professor of public health who has been involved in past Ebola outbreak responses in Congo.
Dr Jean Kaseya is the executive director of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
Senior Research Fellow in Global Health at the University of Southampton.
Head of Africa's Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Africa's top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported.
Africa CDC confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths. The outbreak has primarily affected the Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones, with potential spread to Bunia, Ituri’s capital. Lab tests confirmed Ebola in 13 of 20 samples.
At least 65 people have died after an Ebola outbreak in Congo's remote Ituri province. As of Friday, more than 246 suspected cases of the disease have been recorded, mainly in the Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones.
Congo is suffering a new Ebola outbreak with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths ... , according to the Africa CDC. The outbreak is centered in remote areas like Mongwalu and Rwam ... , with concerns about cross-border spread due to population movement and regional insecurity.
A deadly outbreak of the Ebola virus has been confirmed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with 246 suspected cases ... reported. The Africa CDC is closely monitoring the situation and convening an urgent high-level coordination meeting with the DRC, Uganda, South Sudan, and global partners to reinforce cross-border surveillance and outbreak response efforts.
Africa's top health agency has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern Ituri province. Around 246 cases and 65 deaths have been reported, mainly in the gold-mining towns of Mongwalu and Rwam ... . The agency is convening a meeting with DR Congo, Uganda, South Sudan, and other international partners to discuss response efforts and cross-border surveillance.
A deadly outbreak of the Ebola virus has been confirmed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with 246 suspected cases ... reported. The Africa CDC is closely monitoring the situation and convening an urgent high-level coordination meeting with the DRC, Uganda, South Sudan, and global partners to reinforce cross-border surveillance and outbreak response efforts.
A deadly outbreak of the Ebola virus has been confirmed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with 246 suspected cases ... reported. The Africa CDC is closely monitoring the situation and convening an urgent high-level coordination meeting with the DRC, Uganda, South Sudan, and global partners to reinforce cross-border surveillance and outbreak response efforts.
A deadly outbreak of the Ebola virus has been confirmed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with 246 suspected cases ... reported. The Africa CDC is closely monitoring the situation and convening an urgent high-level coordination meeting with the DRC, Uganda, South Sudan, and global partners to reinforce cross-border surveillance and outbreak response efforts.
Africa's top public health body confirms a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths reported.
A new Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province has resulted in 65 deaths among 246 suspected cases, according to the Africa CDC. The outbreak is centered in remote areas like Mongwalu and Rwampara, with concerns about cross-border spread due to population movement and regional insecurity.
An Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province has resulted in 65 deaths among 246 suspected cases. The outbreak is centered in remote areas like Mongwalu and Rwampara, with concerns about cross-border spread due to population movement and regional insecurity.
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