EBOLA OUTBREAK DECLARED IN DRC’S KASAI PROVINCE WITH 15 DEATHS

WHO and DRC health teams mobilize to contain deadly Ebola Zaire strain amid challenging conditions.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has confirmed an Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province with 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths. The rare and severe Ebola Zaire strain was identified, prompting deployment of WHO and national rapid response teams, vaccines, and critical supplies to hard-to-reach areas. Authorities aim to quickly halt transmission and protect communities based on DRC’s expertise from past outbreaks.