JOURNAL ARTICLE

Congo's Ebola Virus Outbreak Seen Posing Major Threat to Angola.

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

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kew, Janice; Ndlovu, Ray 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has seen a significant increase in suspected cases, now totaling 68, with 16 reported deaths. The outbreak, confirmed in four health zones, poses a risk of spreading to neighboring Angola, prompting heightened surveillance and preparedness efforts. The case fatality rate stands at 24%, which is lower than in previous outbreaks, reflecting Congo's experience in managing the disease. Vaccination efforts are underway, with the Ervebo Ebola vaccine being administered to health workers and contacts of confirmed cases, supported by Merck & Co. and the United Nations Children's Fund. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/09, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:187889801
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