DRC Ebola death toll rises to 127 amid 635 confirmed cases

The Democratic Republic of Congo is grappling with a significant Ebola outbreak, with confirmed cases now totaling 635 and resulting in 127 deaths, according to the latest official health report. The Ituri province reported a surge on June 9, with 37 new confirmed cases and 12 fatalities.

Despite the grim numbers, there is a glimmer of hope as eight new patients have recovered, bringing the total number of recoveries to 30. However, the strain on health facilities remains high, with 260 patients in isolation or hospitalization as of the end of that day. This figure includes 117 confirmed cases and 143 suspected cases.

The current epidemic, identified as being caused by the Bundibugyo ebolavirus, was officially declared on May 15. This marks the 17th Ebola outbreak the RDC has faced since the virus was first discovered in the country in 1976, highlighting the persistent challenge of managing the disease.