Kinshasa – Number of suspicious Ebola cases in southern Congo kasai Africa’s top public health agency said Thursday that provinces have more than doubled since the new outbreak was confirmed in the week.
The African CDC said in an online briefing that the number of suspected cases increased from recent days to 68. It also spread from two regions to four regions, while the death toll is currently 16.
Local residents expressed concerns about the outbreak Thursday, the first in Congo in three years and the first in more than a decade.
In a briefing, Dr Ngashi Ngongo, the leading adviser for the African CDC, said in a briefing that the fight in eastern Congo complicated efforts to contain the disease, which could spread rapidly due to the density and density of villages and provinces.
“These are two (regions), now there are four.”
The outbreak was announced a week ago after a pregnant woman was confirmed to have been infected in the Boulapé area.
WHO sends experts to join Congo’s rapid response team kasai To enhance disease surveillance, provide treatment and monitor infection prevention and control.
Since 1976, Central African countries have a history of Ebola. The latest outbreak is the 16th place in the country and the seventh place kasai Province. The explosion in eastern Congo between 2018 and 2020 killed more than 1,000 people.
Local authorities kasai Try to control the outbreak. Authorities said public movements had been restricted and a checkpoint was set up at the main entrance of Tshikapa, the capital of the province.
Emmanuel Kalonji, 37, a resident of Tshikapa, told the Associated Press that some people fled the village before returning. “However, given the limited resources, there is no guarantee of survival,” Karongi said.
Ethienne Makashi, a local official in charge of water, sanitation and sanitation, said that in Boulapé, people are concerned about the impact on living conditions.
“However, we do have a case that shows good progress, which gives a glimmer of hope for those who are in care,” Marcassi said.
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Adetayo reports on Lagos, Nigeria
