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Over 30 people have died from Ebola in Congo, says World Health Organization
Vaccination efforts have reached over 500 healthcare workers and contacts despite logistical challenges, with 14 patients receiving Mab114 therapy as the outbreak spreads rapidly, WHO said.
- At least 31 of 38 confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have resulted in deaths, according to Patrick Otim from the World Health Organization .
- Fifteen patients are currently receiving care at the Ebola treatment center, while two patients have recovered and been discharged, according to Patrick Otim.
- WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reported that the agency delivered more than 14 tons of medical supplies and deployed 48 experts to aid the response.
- Otim mentioned that more than 500 healthcare workers and contacts have been vaccinated, emphasizing that vaccination is crucial for containing the disease.
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The Straits Times
Over 30 people have died from Ebola in Congo, says World Health Organization
GENEVA - The World Health Organization on Thursday said 48 cases of Ebola have been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo and 31 people have died. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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