DR Congo Ebola Cases Surpass 1,000 as UNICEF Warns 3 Million Children at Risk
Summary The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has reached a critical milestone, with confirmed cases surpassing 1,000 — the highest first-month total ever recorded for this strain of the virus. UNICEF has issued an urgent warning that nearly 3 million children and adolescents face growing health threats, calling for increased international assistance. Details According to Reuters and the latest UNICEF report, the Bundibugyo strain Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC has deteriorated sharply over the past two weeks. Confirmed cases surged from 900 to over 1,000, with growth far exceeding previous projections. The World Health Organization confirmed this is the highest first-month case count on record for this Ebola subtype. ...