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WHO reduces suspected Ebola cases in DRC to 116, with 321 confirmed and 48 deaths
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WHO reduces suspected Ebola cases in DRC to 116, with 321 confirmed and 48 deaths

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The World Health Organization has reduced the number of suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo to 116.
  • Many suspected cases were ruled out after medical tests, with confirmed cases at 321 and 48 deaths.
  • Uganda has reported nine confirmed Ebola cases, with one death, and is investigating six additional cases.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has significantly revised down the number of suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), from over 900 to 116.

This reduction comes as numerous suspected cases were ruled out following medical tests, revealing other illnesses such as malaria or meningitis. Christian Lindmeier, a WHO spokesperson, explained that suspected cases represent a snapshot in time, while confirmed cases are cumulative and will continue to rise. Currently, the DRC has 321 confirmed cases and 48 recorded deaths.

Despite the decrease in suspected cases, the outbreak remains a concern. Six individuals in the DRC have recovered from the virus. The neighboring country of Uganda has also reported confirmed cases, with nine individuals infected and one fatality. Ugandan authorities are investigating an additional six potential cases, which would bring their total to 15.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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