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New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo
Africa's top health agency has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern Ituri province.
Around 246 cases and 65 deaths have been reported, mainly in the areas of Mongwalu and Rwampara, said the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC Africa). Four of the deaths were reported among lab-confirmed cases, it added.
Its statement on Friday also said it was convening a meeting with DR Congo, Uganda, South Sudan and other international partners to discuss response efforts and cross-border surveillance.
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Additional suspected cases have also been reported in Ituri's provincial capital, Bunia, with laboratory confirmation pending.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cze2wpk7y76o
Around 246 cases and 65 deaths have been reported, mainly in the areas of Mongwalu and Rwampara, said the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC Africa). Four of the deaths were reported among lab-confirmed cases, it added.
Its statement on Friday also said it was convening a meeting with DR Congo, Uganda, South Sudan and other international partners to discuss response efforts and cross-border surveillance.
...
Additional suspected cases have also been reported in Ituri's provincial capital, Bunia, with laboratory confirmation pending.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cze2wpk7y76o
Ituri province is in the north-east of DRC, so hopefully away from the fighting near the Rwanda border. That would at least mean medical aid could be delivered.