Ebola outbreak in the DRC has already caused more than 5,000 deaths

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in over 5,000 deaths since its declaration on May 15. As of October 29, there have been 10,351 confirmed infections, with a fatality rate of 48.6%. The outbreak has spread to multiple provinces, with Ituri and North Kivu being the most affected. The African Union and WHO have called for urgent coordinated action to control the epidemic, which is now the second deadliest in history. Vaccination efforts are underway using the Ervebo vaccine, while two new vaccines are in development. Cases have also been reported in Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, and France.