Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak: 19 recoveries in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
- Health
Since the official declaration of the Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease on May 15 in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, rapid response measures have been implemented across affected health zones in Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu. As of today, 19 patients have recovered and left the Ebola Treatment Center (ETC), according to data from the National Institute of Public Health (INSP).
As of June 7, health statistics show 550 confirmed cases, including 101 deaths, recorded across the affected health zones. Currently, 309 patients remain isolated for treatment.
Ituri province remains the epicenter of the outbreak. Of the 25 affected health zones, 17 are located in Ituri, representing nearly half of the province’s 36 health zones.
The affected areas include Aru, Aungba, Bambu, Bunia, Damas, Gety, Kilo, Komanda, Lita, Logo, Mambasa, Mangala, Mongbwalu, Nizi, Nyankunde, Rimba, and Rwampara.
