Ebola spreads from Congo to four African countries, Africa CDC convenes crisis meeting
Ebola outbreak in Congo has spread to Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, and France, prompting crisis meeting by Africa CDC.
Key facts
- More than 9,500 people infected in Congo since May
- Bundibugyo virus, no approved vaccine or treatment
- Nigeria tracing 44 contacts
- WHO says fastest‑growing outbreak
- Cases active in Kenya and Nigeria
According to DW, more than 9,500 people have been infected in Congo since May, with nearly half dying. The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain, for which no approved vaccine or treatment exists.
DW reports that the virus reached Nigeria when a woman returned from Uganda. Nigeria is tracing 44 contacts, and Health Minister Muhammad Pate said officials are doing everything possible to contain the case.
Uganda recorded 20 cases before WHO declared the outbreak over on Aug. 27. Kenya announced its first case on Oct. 6, a man who died the same day; cases have risen to nine.
A French doctor returned from Congo and recovered after treatment in France, the only non‑African case. Africa CDC Director General Dr. Jean Kaseya called a crisis meeting on Oct. 28 to strengthen the collective response.
Context
According to the World Health Organization, the outbreak is the fastest‑growing Ebola outbreak in history. The Bundibugyo strain has caused 9,500 infections and at least 4,600 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The outbreak has spread to four countries, with active cases in Kenya and Nigeria.
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