CONGO’S EBOLA OUTBREAK STARTED MONTHS BEFORE IT WAS DECLARED, SAYS WHO
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) started in February, months before it was officially declared in mid-May. According to the WHO regional director for Africa, Mohamed Yakub Janabi, sequencing indicated the outbreak's start, with some early cases wrongly attributed to malaria and typhoid. This means responders have been playing catch-up in their efforts to contain the virus.
The WHO regional director stated that 'we are chasing the virus,' highlighting the challenges faced by responders in eastern DRC. The fact that early cases were misattributed to other diseases delayed the response to the outbreak, allowing it to spread further. The WHO's statement provides insight into the difficulties of responding to a rapidly evolving health crisis.
The Ebola outbreak is a significant public health concern, and understanding its timeline is crucial for effective response and containment efforts. The DRC has experienced several Ebola outbreaks in recent years, and the current outbreak is the fastest-growing on record.
- The Ebola outbreak in DRC started in February, before its official declaration in mid-May
- Early cases were wrongly attributed to malaria and typhoid
- Responders are struggling to catch up with the rapidly evolving outbreak
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