WorldDubai Eye 103.8DR Congo confirms Ebola outbreak has spread to eighth province
Congo's Ebola outbreak has now spread to eight provinces, with cases also recorded in Uganda and Kenya, making it the worst in the country's history.
The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to an eighth province, North Ubangi, Congo's public health institute said on Sunday, confirming earlier Reuters reporting.
Congo's Ebola outbreak has reached a eighth province, North Ubangi, which borders Central African Republic, with two confirmed cases including one death.
The cumulative toll since the outbreak began now stands at 9,415 cases and 4,536 deaths, making it the worst Ebola epidemic in Congo's history.
The outbreak has already crossed borders into Uganda and Kenya, raising serious concerns for health authorities trying to contain its spread across the region.
The outbreak has crossed into Uganda and Kenya, with seven infections confirmed in Kenya this month, so check travel advisories if you have plans to visit East or Central Africa.
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