Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in the Kasai region. The outbreak involves 28 suspected infections and 15 deaths as of the latest reports.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's health ministry declared the outbreak following laboratory confirmation of Ebola cases. The affected area is Kasai, where rapid response teams have been deployed to contain the spread. International organizations, including the World Health Organization, are monitoring the situation and providing support for vaccination and treatment efforts.
Key Details
- Cases: 28 suspected, with several confirmed.
- Deaths: 15 reported.
- Response: Contact tracing and isolation measures are underway.
This marks another challenge for DRC, which has experienced multiple Ebola outbreaks in recent years. For more information, see reports from global health updates.