As of the latest report from the National Institute of Public Health (INSP), the highly contagious disease has claimed 438 lives among 1,406 people confirmed to have the infection, resulting in a mortality rate slightly exceeding 31%. This data reflects the situation since the outbreak was announced on May 15. The geographical scope of the outbreak is expanding, with the most recent case being registered in Kisangani, the largest city, which is situated nearly 600 km from the crisis epicenter.
Health authorities reported that a body examination of a 24-year-old pregnant woman yielded a positive result for Ebola. The transmission pattern suggests movement across regions. According to health authorities, the deceased individual’s body was secretly transported by motorcycle from the Nia Nia health zone in the Ituri region to Kisangani.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued warnings regarding the scale of the epidemic, stating that they are “following a very rapidly spreading epidemic.” The situation highlights the challenges in containing the spread among people. The high mortality rate underscores the severity of the disease for those who contract it. Public health officials are closely monitoring the situation, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance as the outbreak continues to affect people across different areas.
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