Ebola outbreak in Central Africa surpasses 1,000 victims

The rare Bundibugyo variant of the Ebola virus has claimed the lives of over 1,000 people across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, according to updated government data. Reuters reports that the DRC has recorded 999 deaths since the outbreak began in May, with Uganda confirming two fatalities.

Uganda has managed to contain its outbreak effectively, partly by closing its border with the DRC. The country also benefits from well-established guidelines for handling the virus, as noted by the BBC.

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