Ebola outbreak reaches Congo’s eighth province, with two cases confirmed
Congo’s health authorities confirmed the outbreak has reached North Ubangi, on the border with the Central African Republic, bringing the total to eight provinces. The two confirmed cases were men in their 20s in Wapinda; one died, according to the Health Ministry.
Bottom line — The outbreak has caused more than 4,500 deaths in Congo, according to the latest official figures cited by The Independent.
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The Independent reports at least 9,400 cases and more than 4,500 deaths; Anadolu cites 4,536 deaths.
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Ituri remains the main focus, accounting for almost three-quarters of confirmed cases, The Independent reports.
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The WHO says transmission varies across affected regions, with substantial transmission also persisting in North Kivu and Haut-Uele, Anadolu reports.
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The WHO says around two-thirds of deaths are occurring at home, according to Anadolu.
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WHO regional director Mohamed Yakub Janabi said persuading infected people to seek medical care remains a major challenge, The Independent reports.
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The Independent says poor roads and limited communications make access difficult in the border region.