Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is killing one person every 30 minutes, UN says
The UN says the Ebola epidemic in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading faster than any previous outbreak and is close to becoming the deadliest on record.
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is now killing one person every 30 minutes, according to the United Nations, which said the epidemic is moving faster than any previous one. The agency said the crisis is also on course to become the deadliest recorded outbreak.
UN News said the figures point to a worsening emergency in the country’s east, where health workers are trying to contain transmission as cases rise. The outbreak has been described by the UN as the fastest-growing on record.
The report did not give a full breakdown of the latest caseload, but it said the pace of deaths has intensified sharply. Ebola is a severe viral disease that can spread quickly through close contact with infected people or contaminated materials.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has faced repeated Ebola outbreaks over the years, including major epidemics in its eastern provinces. The latest surge adds to a long-running public health challenge in a region that has also dealt with conflict and displacement.
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