The number of deaths from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached 4,561, with a total of 9,455 confirmed cases. The country’s Ministry of Communication and Media reported this on 19 October.
“[As of 17 October,] 9,455 confirmed cases, 2,530 recoveries and 4,561 deaths have been recorded,” the statement said.
In addition, 925 patients are in isolation or receiving treatment in hospitals. Eight patients recovered over the past 24 hours. The case fatality rate stands at 48.2%, while contact tracing coverage is 80%.
The ministry also noted that no new health zones had been affected by the outbreak over the past 24 hours.
Earlier in October, Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), said that more than $700 million in international aid allocated to combat Ebola in the DRC had yet to be fully accounted for.
Ebola is a severe acute viral disease with a high fatality rate. The virus is transmitted through direct contact with the blood, secretions, organs and other bodily fluids of infected people, as well as through contaminated surfaces and materials. (Afr Initiative/GSF)
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