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Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to Uganda amid surge in cases

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A new Ebola outbreak in Congo has seen a significant daily increase in cases, with 72 new infections confirmed in 24 hours.
  • The outbreak has spread beyond Congo's borders, affecting neighboring Uganda, and is now in its 17th iteration in the country.
  • European experts note a rapid rise in cases, with Congo's total reaching 782 infections and 181 deaths, while Uganda has registered 19 cases.

Congo is grappling with one of its most severe daily surges of Ebola infections, as 72 new cases were confirmed in a single 24-hour period. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has now extended beyond Congo's borders, reaching neighboring Uganda.

This marks the 17th Ebola outbreak in Congo's history. The virus is currently contained within three eastern provinces: Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu. However, the geographical spread of the disease is rapidly expanding, with 31 medical zones in Congo affected.

European health experts have corroborated the worsening situation. As of June 10, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) had recorded 676 cases in Congo, indicating an increase of over 100 cases in just a few days. In Uganda, 19 infections have been officially reported as of June 11, resulting in two deaths. Most of these cases were imported, with the majority of infections detected in the capital, Kampala, and the adjacent Wakiso district.

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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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