DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Accelerates, WHO Chief Visits
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has accelerated, with confirmed cases nearing 4,000 and over 1,700 deaths, prompting the WHO chief to visit the region. Efforts are underway to open the country's largest-ever Ebola treatment facility amidst concerns over maternal deaths.
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WHO's Tedros vists DR Congo as Ebola outbreak accelerates
The head of the World Health Organization warned that "we must urgently and massively scale up all our efforts" against the latest Ebola outbreak, with new cases doubling in some hotspots in the past week alone.
Read full article →DR Congo is set to open its largest ever Ebola treatment facility
The DR Congo is set to open its largest Ebola treatment facility. Construction is nearing completion as health authorities race to contain an outbreak that the World Health Organization has described as intensifying at an "exceptional" pace. As of July 30, the WHO reported 3,605 confirmed Ebola cases and 1,587 deaths in the DR Congo. Officials hope the expanded treatment capacity will strengthen response efforts and improve care for patients as the outbreak continues to spread.
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Read full article →Over 1,700 dead from world’s fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak as WHO offers dire warning
As of Monday, the outbreak has led to 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths, according to the latest data from Congo’s Ministry of Health
By Riley Hoffman
Read full article →Pregnant women shun hospitals as Ebola fuels maternal deaths in DR Congo
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is triggering a second public health crisis, with growing numbers of pregnant women avoiding hospitals over fears of infection, leading to a sharp rise in maternal deaths.
By Clara Seshie
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