The Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC's) ministry of health confirmed that Ebola outbreak response activities partially resumed today in Butembo, after being suspended for 5 days due to several acts of violence.
Response activities have been curbed owing to violence for 4 straight days, as deaths hit 1,069.
Changes that broaden the reach of the vaccines reflect persistent insecurity problems, feedback from experts, and input from Ebola-hit communities.
With 43 new cases and 37 new deaths, the outbreak has reached 1,572 cases and 1,045 deaths.
This year has seen 119 violent attacks, with 85 health workers injured or killed.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) health ministry said today that Ebola infections have been confirmed in 15 more people, 2 of them health workers.
The outbreak has reached 1,495 cases and 984 deaths, including 406 cases and 308 deaths in April.
"WHO and partners cannot tackle these challenges without the international community stepping in" to provide funds.
Today's 26 deaths mark the deadliest day of the outbreak, and 15 of them took place in the community.
As deaths hit 900, the illness total edged within striking distance of 1,400.
