WHO: More than 10,000 Ebola cases in Congo, half of whom have died
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World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that the Ebola outbreak has affected many families in the Democratic Republic of Congo, noting that more than 10,000 people have been reported infected with the virus, and that nearly half of them have died.
In a post on his social media account, Ghebreyesus confirmed that work continues on developing vaccines and treatments targeting Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo virus, with the contribution of scientists, international partners, and local communities.
He explained that response efforts are being carried out in coordination with the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the participation of international partners, adding that about 2,700 people have recovered, while more than 1,000 patients are receiving clinical care.
According to the latest data published by the Ministry of Health in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the number of confirmed cases has risen to 10,060, while the number of deaths associated with the virus has reached 4,887.
The World Health Organization, through Dr. Meg Doherty, announced the launch of a critical clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo to determine the extent to which vaccines can provide protection against "Ebola".
