(UN News) As of 30 July, reports indicate a total of 3,605 confirmed cases, including 1,587 deaths, since the outbreak was first declared in mid-May, according to latest updates from WHO. The highest number of reported cases (567) and deaths (296) were recorded in the most recent week’s data. Over the last two months, the outbreak has expanded to five additional provinces and is now affecting 49 health zones. The outbreak remains active in 33 of them, with confirmed cases still being reported. Ituri remains the most impacted province, accounting for 88 per cent of all confirmed cases and 82.6 per cent of reported deaths nationwide. Health partners will open DRC’s largest treatment centre this week, complementing an Ebola transit centre, according to the UN aid coordination agency, OCHA. WHO warned a substantial scaling up of response activities is needed.
DR Congo: New centre opens at heart of record Ebola outbreak | UN News
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