THE WORLD Health Organization (Who) Has Confirmed That 31 People Have Died In The Democratic Republic Of Congo (Drc) Due To A New Outbreak Of The Deadly Ebola Virus, As The Number Of Infections Continues To Rise.
According To A Who Report, So Far A Total Of 48 People Have Been Confirmed To Be Infected With The Virus Since The Outbreak Was Detected. The Figures Show An Almost Doubling Of Deaths Compared To Last Week, Raising Concerns About The Speed Of The Spread Of The Deadly Disease.
Health Authorities In The Drc In Collaboration With International Partners Have Begun To Take Effective Measures To Control The Outbreak, Including Providing Public Education On Preventing Infection, Close Monitoring Of People Who Have Been In Close Contact With Patients, As Well As The Establishment Of Special Treatment Centers And Isolation Of Patients.
In Addition, A Vaccination Campaign For The Most Vulnerable Groups Has Begun In The Most Affected Areas.
Ebola Is An Infectious Disease Caused By A Virus And Is Spread Through Contact With Bodily Fluids From An Infected Person Or One Who Has Died From The Disease.
The Main Symptoms Include High Fever, Muscle Pain, Diarrhea, Vomiting, And Sometimes Internal Or External Bleeding. The Drc Has Been Plagued By Frequent Ebola Outbreaks, With A Major Outbreak In 2022 Killing More Than 50 People Before Being Brought Under Control.
The Who Has Warned That The Situation Could Worsen If Urgent Action Is Not Taken, And Has Urged Neighboring Countries To Strengthen Border Controls To Prevent The Virus From Spreading Beyond The Drc.
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