Ebola transmission declining in DR Congo's Ituri province, WHO reports
The World Health Organization says new cases are falling in the hard-hit region, though it warns the overall epidemic continues to spread and cause deaths.
The WHO has reported declining Ebola transmission in Ituri province in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to agency leadership cited by Anadolu Agency. The organization described the trend as showing "encouraging signs" in the region that has borne the heaviest burden of cases.
However, the WHO cautioned that the epidemic continues to grow and cause deaths in other areas. The statement indicates a mixed picture across the country, with localized progress in Ituri offset by ongoing transmission elsewhere.
Sources
- Ebola transmission declining in DR Congo’s hard-hit Ituri province: WHO — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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