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Six-year-old Ebola patient taken from DR Congo hospital found and 'doing well'
Yahoo • • health
Key Points:
- A six-year-old Ebola patient who was taken from a hospital in Butembo by armed men has been found at a treatment center 18 km away and is reported to be in stable condition.
- Ebola treatment centers in eastern DR Congo have faced multiple attacks due to widespread fear and mistrust among local populations, complicating efforts to control the outbreak.
- The current Ebola outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain for which no vaccine yet exists, has resulted in over 230 deaths and 890 cases, with health workers among the infected.
- Conflict and mistrust in the region, particularly in Ituri, South Kivu, and North Kivu provinces, are hindering response efforts, while WHO and Africa CDC have pledged significant funding to combat the epidemic.
- Neighboring Uganda has reported 19 cases but no new infections since early June, highlighting ongoing cross-border concerns in managing the outbreak.
