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WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DRC Could Be Declared Over in Early December

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As the World Health Organization (WHO) celebrates the recovery of the last patient hospitalized with Ebola, health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are cautiously optimistic that the outbreak could be brought under control by early December. This milestone marks a significant turning point in the country's fight against the deadly virus, which has claimed numerous lives since its declaration on September 4. According to WHO statistics, a total of 64 cases have been reported, with 19 patients recovering and no new cases reported since September 25. The DRC had previously declared the end of the 15th Ebola outbreak in September 2022, a stark contrast to the current situation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The WHO has announced that the Ebola outbreak in the DRC could be declared over in early December, provided no new cases are detected by then.
  • The last patient hospitalized with Ebola has been discharged from a treatment center after making a full recovery, marking a significant milestone in the country's fight against the deadly virus.
  • A total of 64 cases have been reported since the outbreak was declared on September 4, including 53 confirmed and 11 probable.
  • 19 patients have recovered, with no new cases reported since September 25.
  • The DRC previously declared the end of the 15th Ebola outbreak in September 2022, which occurred in North Kivu province in the east of the country.
  • The 42-day countdown has begun, after which the outbreak can be officially declared over if no new cases are identified.

Statistics:

  • 64 cases have been reported in the Bulapé health zone in Kasai Province since the outbreak was declared on September 4.
  • 53 confirmed cases and 11 probable cases have been reported.
  • 19 patients have recovered from the virus.
  • No new cases have been reported since September 25.
  • 42 days is the countdown period after which the outbreak can be officially declared over if no new cases are identified.

Sources:

  • World Health Organization (WHO)
  • State Council News
  • Xinhua (Chinese news agency)

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