Congo prepared for Ebola. Now a rare strain is exposing gaps in readiness
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a growing outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which poses significant challenges due to the lack of available vaccines and treatments. Public health officials are working to contain the outbreak, which has already resulted in at least 82 confirmed cases and seven deaths. The World Health Organization has declared the situation a public health emergency of international concern.
- ▪Congo has prepared for Ebola outbreaks but is now facing a rare strain with no vaccine.
- ▪As of May 22, there are at least 82 confirmed cases of the Bundibugyo strain.
- ▪The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency on May 17.
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News Health & Medicine Congo prepared for Ebola. Now a rare strain is exposing gaps in readiness Health teams race to contain a fast-growing outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain with limited tools As an Ebola outbreak grows in Congo, residents and public health workers, seen here in Mongbwalu, don protective gear to help curb its spread. Michel Lunanga/Stringer/Getty Images News By Ray Mwareya 18 seconds ago Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Print (Opens in new window) Print The Democratic Republic of Congo has spent years building a world-class infrastructure to fight Ebola.
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