Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda

An Ebola outbreak has been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda on Saturday, There have been eight confirmed laboratory cases, 246 suspected cases, and 80 suspected deaths reported in Ituri Province of the DRC across at least three health zones: Bunia, Rwampara, and Mongbwalu. In Uganda’s capital, Kampala, two confirmed cases, including one death, were recorded on Friday and Saturday among travelers arriving from the DRC. A confirmed case was reported in Kinshasa involving a returnee from Ituri. WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo, Uganda International Emergency After 80 Deaths. Aa Ghebreyesus cautioned that the outbreak is likely much larger than the current figures suggest, citing the high positivity rate of initial samples, cross-border confirmations, and increasing reports of symptoms.