The Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC's) health ministry today reported three more cases and seven more deaths in the country's ongoing Ebola outbreak, as the number immunized topped 50,000.
Ebola transmission continues to occur over 14 health zones, and 336 people have died in the outbreak.
The outbreak has grown to 549 cases and 326 deaths, with 82 suspected cases.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC's) health ministry today reported three more Ebola cases in three different locations.
In its daily update, officials said the 3 new lab-confirmed cases are from Katwa, Komanda, and Mabalako, raising the overall total to 542 cases, including 494 confirmed and 48 classified as probable. Outbreak responders are still investigating 96 suspected Ebola cases.
Officials confirmed 18 new Ebola cases, including 9 deaths, in recent days.
The outbreak has now reached 521 cases and 306 deaths as responders grapple with multiple challenges.
Also, the NIAID has reached an agreement to license an experimental treatment.
A lead WHO official says the most recent wave of cases has proved especially challenging, with cases widely dispersed.
With 13 new illnesses in 3 days and 8 older ones just confirmed, the outbreak has now reached 498 cases.
Female patients represent 62% of cases, and children 14 years and under 24%—worrisome statistics.
