359 infections and 61 deaths due to Ebola in Congo and Uganda… and control efforts continue
The World Health Organization revealed the registration of 344 Confirmedvirus infection "Ebola"And 60 deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in addition to 15 confirmed infections and one death in Uganda.
Efforts to contain the virus
The Director General of the World Health Dr. Tedros Adhanom, that efforts are being made to contain the outbreak of the virus "Ebola" Of breed "Budibugyo" The Democratic Republic of the Congo is witnessing tangible progress.
He explained that the number of suspected cases decreased from more than a thousand cases to 116 cases, with the continuation of epidemiological examinations and investigations.
He added that the level of risk remains high regionally, pointing to poor tracking.Contactsand limited diagnostic capabilities and travel restrictions. He stressed that controlling the outbreak requires supporting efforts aimed at developing vaccines and treatments.
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