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Ebola outbreak in DRC is the second deadliest in history

The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is already the second deadliest in history, with a fatality rate of 47 percent.

Ebola outbreak in DRC is the second deadliest in history
Photo: Coordenação-Geral de Observação da Terra/INPE · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is causing international concern, having become the second deadliest in history. The latest data indicates the confirmation of 2,325 deaths due to the virus, as reported by Congolese authorities.

In addition to the high fatalities, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning regarding the ongoing transmission of the virus, which remains active in six provinces of the country. The recorded fatality rate in this outbreak is 47 percent, highlighting the severity of the situation.

Ebola outbreak in DRC is the second deadliest in history
Photo: Coordenação-Geral de Observação da Terra/INPE · Openverse · BY-SA

Information about this outbreak has been reported by various sources, emphasizing the urgency of a coordinated response to contain the outbreak and protect affected populations. The WHO and other health organizations have been closely monitoring developments related to this case.

This outbreak represents one of the most serious public health concerns in the DRC, and efforts to monitor and mitigate the virus's spread continue to be a priority for both the Congolese government and international entities.