Worldcnbcafrica.comEbola outbreak in Congo is still serious, African health body says
Africa's top health agency says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is still serious and not yet under control, despite some signs of slowing.
DAKAR (Reuters) – The ongoing Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo is still serious, with data indicating gaps in infection prevention and control, Africa’s top public health agency said on Thursday.
Africa CDC's Emergency Consultative Group said the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains serious, with transmission not consistently controlled.
Congo's health minister had cited encouraging signs of slowing transmission, but Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya said those comments were based on incomplete data.
Africa CDC praised a slight drop in cases in eastern Ituri province but said a sustained decline is needed before the outbreak can be considered past its peak.
Africa CDC says a sustained decline in cases is needed before the peak can be confirmed, and gaps in infection prevention and control remain across affected areas.
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