DRC: Ebola epidemic death toll reaches 2137 in eastern provinces as of early October /update 61

Ebola outbreak continues in North and South Kivu and Ituri provinces with 3198 cases and 2137 deaths recorded as of October 2
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DRC: Northeastern Ebola outbreak declared over on June 25 /update 72
DRC: Ebola patient escapes clinic in Beni Apri 19 /update 71
DRC: Activists denounce Ebola response in Beni (North Kivu province) April 16 /update 70
DRC: Ebola outbreak continues as new case reported in Beni April 10 /update 69
DRC: Final Ebola patient discharged from hospital March 3 /update 68
DRC: Ebola epidemic death toll reaches 3432 cases nationwide February 11 /update 67
DRC: Ebola outbreak continues in eastern provinces as of mid-January /update 66
DRC: Over 3000 cases of Ebola recorded in eastern provinces December 30 /update 65
DRC: Ebola epidemic death toll reaches 2210 in eastern provinces as of mid-December /update 64
DRC: Four killed in health center attacks in North Kivu and Ituri, November 28 /update 63
DRC: Anti-Ebola advocate killed in Ituri province November 2 /update 62
DRC: Ebola epidemic death toll reaches to 2006 in eastern provinces as of late August /update 60
DRC: Third Ebola patient dies in South Kivu province August 21 /update 59
DRC: Ebola outbreak spreads in South Kivu province August 19 /update 58
DRC: Ebola outbreak spreads to South Kivu province August 16 /update 57
DRC: Fourth Ebola case in Goma August 1 /update 56
DRC: Third Ebola case confirmed in Goma July 31 /update 55
DRC: Second Ebola case confirmed in Goma July 30 /update 54
DRC: Ebola epidemic death toll reaches 1743 in eastern provinces as of late July /update 53
DRC: WHO declares Ebola epidemic “public health emergency of international concern” July 17 /update 52
DRC: Ebola case confirmed in Goma as death toll reaches 1665 /update 51
DRC: Ebola outbreak kills over 1570 people in North Kivu and Ituri as of early July /update 50
DRC: Ebola outbreak kills over 1540 people in North Kivu and Ituri June 26 /update 49
DRC: Ebola outbreak kills over 1396 people in North Kivu and Ituri June 12 /update 48
DRC: Ebola outbreak kills over 1360 people in North Kivu and Ituri June 5 /update 47
DRC: Ebola outbreak kills 1312 people in North Kivu and Ituri May 29 /update 46
DRC: Ebola outbreak kills over 1000 people in North Kivu and Ituri May 5 /update 42
DRC: Ebola outbreak infects 1466 in North Kivu and Ituri as of April 30 /update 41
DRC: Ebola outbreak infects 1353 in North Kivu and Ituri as of April 24 /update 40
DRC: Ebola outbreak infects 1264 in North Kivu and Ituri as of April 16 /update 39
DRC: Ebola outbreak infects 1154 in North Kivu and Ituri as of April 9 /update 38
DRC: Ebola outbreak infects 1089 in North Kivu and Ituri as of March 31 /update 37
DRC: Ebola outbreak infects over 1000 people in North Kivu and Ituri late March /update 36
DRC: First Ebola case confirmed in Bunia March 20 /update 35
DRC: Ebola outbreak kills over 600 people in North Kivu and Ituri by mid-March /update 34
DRC: Ebola outbreak kills 563 in North Kivu and Ituri as of early March /update 33
DRC: Ebola outbreak kills over 550 in North Kivu and Ituri as of late-February /update 32
DRC: Ebola outbreak kills over 500 in North Kivu and Ituri as of mid-February /update 31
DRC: Ebola outbreak kills 481 in North Kivu and Ituri as of early February /update 30
DRC: Ebola outbreak kills 468 in North Kivu and Ituri as of early February /update 29
DRC: Ebola outbreak kills 439 in North Kivu and Ituri as of late January /update 28
DRC: Ebola outbreak kills 407 in North Kivu and Ituri as of January 15 /update 27
DRC: Ebola outbreak kills 370 in North Kivu and Ituri provinces /update 26
DRC: Ebola outbreak kills 336 in North Kivu and Ituri provinces /update 25
DRC: Ebola outbreak kills 319 in North Kivu and Ituri provinces /update 24
DRC: Ebola outbreak kills 285 in North Kivu and Ituri provinces /update 23
DRC: Ebola outbreak kills 271 in North Kivu and Ituri provinces /update 22
DRC: Ebola outbreak kills 268 in North Kivu and Ituri provinces /update 21
DRC: Ebola outbreak kills 241 in North Kivu and Ituri provinces /update 20
DRC: Ebola outbreak kills 219 in North Kivu and Ituri provinces /update 19
DRC: Ebola outbreak kills 201 in North Kivu and Ituri provinces /update 18
DRC: Ebola outbreak kills 180 in North Kivu and Ituri provinces /update 17
DRC: Ebola outbreak kills 164 in North Kivu and Ituri provinces /update 16
DRC: Ebola outbreak kills 139 in North Kivu and Ituri provinces /update 15
DRC: Ebola outbreak kills 125 in North Kivu and Ituri provinces /update 14
DRC: Ebola outbreak kills 118 in North Kivu and Ituri provinces /update 13
DRC: Ebola outbreak continues in North Kivu and Ituri provinces /update 12
DRC: Ebola outbreak continues in North Kivu and Ituri provinces /update 11
DRC: Officials concerned Ebola outbreak may spread /update 10
DRC: Ebola death toll nears 100 in eastern DRC /update 9
DRC: 85 deaths amid ongoing Ebola outbreak /update 8
DRC: Death toll rises amid ongoing Ebola outbreak /update 7
DRC: Death toll rises from Ebola outbreak /update 6
DRC: Death toll rises from Ebola outbreak August 20 /update 5
DRC: Ebola outbreak continues as of August 15 /update 4
DRC: WHO reports 33 deaths in latest Ebola outbreak (eastern DRC) August 4 /update 3
DRC: Ebola vaccination campaign to start in North Kivu August 8 /update 2
DRC: Ebola outbreak continues in North Kivu /update 1
DRC: Ebola outbreak in Beni (North Kivu)
Event
According to national health officials' Ebola Virus Visease (EVD), the EVD epidemic death toll in South Kivu, North Kivu, and Ituri provinces has reached 2137 victims as of Wednesday, October 2. This represents a total number of victims since the beginning of the outbreak in August 2018, during which at least 3198 cases have been reported. Despite this, officials announced on Friday, October 4, that the number of cases had recently decreased from 10 to 20 per day, to only one on October 2, and that more than 1000 people have been successfully cured.
Authorities, however, stated that the risk of regional transmission remains high given the region's high level of insecurity, porous borders, and transient population.
Context
On July 17, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the ongoing Ebola virus disease (EVD) epidemic in the DRC's North Kivu and Ituri provinces constitutes a "public health emergency of international concern." The WHO defines a "public health emergency of international concern" as an "extraordinary event" that constitutes a public health risk to multiple states through the international spread of a disease and which may require an international response.
EVD is extremely virulent. The disease is transmitted to humans via direct contact with the blood, secretions, organs, or other bodily fluids of infected animals. The disease can then be transmitted between humans and is highly contagious, particularly during the hemorrhagic phase. Ebola is characterized by the sudden onset of high fever, weakness, joint and muscle pain, and headache. A sore throat is also a common early symptom. These symptoms are followed by nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, rashes, kidney and liver failure, and, in some cases, internal and external bleeding.
Advice
Travelers should avoid areas affected by the outbreak and monitor the situation. To prevent the spread of EVD:
- Avoid contact with infected individuals and any items that have been in their close proximity.
- Avoid consuming bush meat and only handle animals when wearing gloves and appropriate protective wear.
- Animal products (e.g. meat and blood) should be thoroughly cooked before consumption.
- Adhere to a strict observance of hygienic precautions (e.g. wash hands regularly, etc.).
- Avoid crowded areas (e.g. stadiums, markets, train stations, etc.).
Individuals exhibiting the abovementioned symptoms and traveling in an area of active EVD transmission should seek immediate medical attention and comply with all directives issued by local health authorities.
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