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Congo Ebola epidemic kills 930, with 37 new deaths in 24 hours
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Congo Ebola epidemic kills 930, with 37 new deaths in 24 hours

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • At least 930 people have died in an Ebola epidemic in Congo, with 37 new deaths reported in the last 24 hours.
  • The epidemic, declared on May 15 in eastern Congo, is spreading rapidly and is caused by the less common Bundibugjo virus, for which there are no approved vaccines.
  • Security concerns have hampered treatment efforts, with at least 12 attacks on health facilities and teams reported since the epidemic began.

The Ebola epidemic in Congo has claimed at least 930 lives, with the Ministry of Health reporting 37 new fatalities in the 24 hours leading up to Saturday. This brings the total death toll to 930 from 2,344 confirmed cases.

The epidemic, declared in eastern Congo on May 15, is characterized by its rapid spread. It is caused by the Bundibugjo virus, which is less common than other Ebola strains and lacks approved vaccines for treatment. This situation is compounded by significant security challenges that are hindering treatment efforts.

At least 12 attacks on health facilities and teams have been reported since the epidemic's inception in mid-May. Compounding these issues, many health workers have resigned due to non-payment of salaries. Tragically, at least 36 health workers infected with the virus have died. Currently, 724 patients are isolated and hospitalized.

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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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