DR Congo's Ebola Outbreak Reaches Eighth Province
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has expanded to its eighth province, North Ubangi, as reported by health officials. This development follows suspected deaths in the Wapinda health area, located near the border with Bas-Uele Province, prompting health authorities to conduct tests.
The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, was officially declared on May 15. Currently, there is no approved vaccine or specific treatment for this strain.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that a clinical trial for a vaccine is anticipated to begin in the DRC by the end of October. As of the latest figures released on Wednesday, the outbreak has led to more than 9,000 cases and 4,441 deaths.
The virus has also been reported in neighboring countries, including Uganda, which declared itself Ebola-free in August.
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