Africa CDC Responds to New Ebola Outbreak in DRC
Africa CDC has launched an emergency response to the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) 16th Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in Kasai Province. Director General Dr Jean Kaseya visited the country to coordinate with the Ministry of Health, and experts have been deployed to support surveillance, contact tracing, laboratory capacity and infection control.
The outbreak began with a 34-year-old pregnant woman and has resulted in 15 deaths and 28 suspected cases across Bulape and Mweka health zones, including four healthcare workers. The Zaire strain has been confirmed, and investigations are ongoing to determine the source. Kasai last reported an Ebola outbreak in 2008.
Africa CDC reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the DRC through enhanced digital surveillance, protection of frontline health workers, and targeted vaccination. It emphasised early detection, effective case management and close coordination with national and international partners to contain the outbreak.
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