The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has become the deadliest in the country’s history, with 2,325 people confirmed dead and 4,945 infections recorded.
The latest figures from the DRC’s National Public Health Institute show that 101 new cases were detected within 24 hours, highlighting the rapid spread of the virus.
The outbreak, which was declared on May 15, has now surpassed the 2,299 deaths recorded during the 2018–2020 Ebola outbreak.
United Nations humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher described the outbreak as the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record and called for an urgent response.
«“We need speed, scale, and solidarity before this virus gets even further ahead of us,” Fletcher said.»
The World Health Organization has warned that the outbreak could continue to worsen if its current pace is not contained.
The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo species of Ebola virus, for which there are currently no approved vaccines or treatments. Weak healthcare infrastructure, remote communities and ongoing conflict near the DRC’s borders with South Sudan, Uganda and Rwanda have made containment more difficult.
The case fatality rate has also increased sharply, rising from about 20 percent in early June to 46 percent, meaning nearly half of confirmed patients have died.
Health experts say many patients are being identified too late, sometimes only after they have died in their communities, reducing the chances of successful treatment.
A limited number of experimental vaccines and therapies are currently being evaluated, while international health authorities continue to investigate whether existing Ebola treatments could help protect patients.
The United Nations and global health organisations are urging a rapid expansion of testing, treatment, contact tracing and other emergency measures to prevent the outbreak from spreading further.
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