The toll in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC's) Ebola outbreak reached 62 cases and 35 deaths as of Sep 9, including 7 fatal cases in healthcare workers, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced yesterday.
The new numbers compare with 53 cases and 31 deaths reported on Sep 2. The outbreak involves a different Ebola virus species from the one circulating in West Africa and is a separate event.
A House bill totals $88 million, and the Gates Foundation adds $50 million.
As countries scrambled to send aid, cases in West Africa increased by 325 and deaths by 191.
Ebola cases are increasing exponentially in Liberia, where taxis might transmit disease.
Blood products may offer early help, while vaccines may be ready in November.
The latest WHO update shows a 20% increase in cases as the organization convenes a meeting of experts to discuss experimental drugs and vaccines.
Response to the West African Ebola outbreak and other global health emergencies by the World Health Organization (WHO) has been hampered by substantial budget cuts in recent years, The New York Times reported yesterday.
The man infected at least two other people, and officials again stressed urgent steps.
CDC director calls for immediate biodefense aid, and the FAO warns about Ebola-caused food shortages.
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will spend up to $42.3 million to help accelerate development of the experimental Ebola drug ZMapp, the agency said in a press release today.
