The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo shows early signs of containment, the World Health Organization reported Wednesday. No new confirmed or probable cases have emerged since the UN health agency’s last update on October 1, suggesting slowing transmission.
As of October 5, Congo’s Kasai Province has recorded 64 cases, including 11 probable cases, with a total of 43 deaths. The death toll includes 11 probable fatalities, underscoring the severity of the outbreak in the central African region.
The WHO noted that ten days have passed without new cases, a development indicating potential control over the virus’s spread. Health authorities continue monitoring the situation closely, stressing the need for vigilance to prevent any resurgence in affected areas. The agency’s updates provide cautious optimism amid ongoing public health efforts to curb Ebola’s deadly impact in Congo.