Ebola outbreak in DRC has peaked, say authorities, as infection rates slow
Almost 3,500 people have died in outbreak and experts say more must be done to ensure Bundibugyo is under control
TL;DR
- Congolese health authorities state the Ebola outbreak has peaked, with a daily decrease in new infections.
- The number of new cases has fallen from approximately 120 per day to about 80 per day.
- Six health zones have been removed from the list of active transmission areas.
- The outbreak is concentrated in Ituri province and is caused by the Bundibugyo variant of Ebola.
- As of September 14, there were over 7,200 confirmed cases and more than 3,475 deaths.
- Some officials call for continued efforts and transparency, warning against triumphalism.
- Questions are raised about the objective indicators used to determine that the epidemic is under control.
- Clinical trials for treatments are ongoing, and over 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine have been received.