Canadian aid workers in Congo join fight against Ebola virus
Canadian aid workers are responding to a significant Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Currently, there are suspected cases involving around 600 individuals, with 139 reported deaths. Additional Canadian personnel are being deployed to assist in the ongoing efforts.
- ▪The Ebola outbreak is primarily affecting Ituri province and neighboring Uganda.
- ▪Officials indicate that the number of cases may be higher due to delays in testing.
- ▪Doctors Without Borders is actively involved in managing the crisis.
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Canadian aid workers in Congo join fight against Ebola virusThe Canadian PressPublished 4 seconds agoTrish Newport, an emergency manager with Doctors Without Borders, says her team in the Democratic Republic of Congo is dealing with a sprawling Ebola outbreak. So far, officials say a suspected 600 people are ill and 139 have died in Ituri province and neighbouring Uganda, but the numbers are likely higher because of a lag in test results. More Canadian aid workers are on their way to the region.The Canadian PressPlease enable JavaScript to view this content.ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountMost PopularTrump and Putin's meetings with Chinese leader deliver markedly different messagesVideo1:00Israeli police force Gaza flotilla activists to…
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