JOURNAL ARTICLE

Congo Declares Ebola Virus Outbreak as 15 Deaths Reported.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Vollgraaff, Rene; Kew, Janice 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the declaration of an Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Kasai province, following 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths, including four health workers. The outbreak has been confirmed in the Bulape and Mweka health zones, with the Ebola Zaire strain identified. The World Health Organization (WHO) has deployed a rapid response team and provided medical supplies to assist local health authorities in controlling the outbreak. Despite the high case fatality rate, WHO officials emphasize the importance of not panicking, highlighting the country's established capacity to manage health emergencies. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/09, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:187785417
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