Over 100 dead in DR Congo Ebola outbreak

english.nepalnews.com · 1 week ago

At least 100 people have died and over 390 suspected cases have been reported in an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare it an international public health emergency. The current strain, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, lacks an approved vaccine or treatment. Uganda has also reported cases and a death. The WHO warns the outbreak could spread regionally, urging enhanced surveillance and preparedness in neighboring countries, while Rwanda has tightened border screening as a precaution.