Democratic Republic of the Congo crisis

Ebola situation worsening while support lags

30 April 2019 -- WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, have concluded a visit to Butembo, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It was in Butembo on 19 April that WHO epidemiologist Dr Richard Mouzoko was killed by armed men while he and colleagues were working on the Ebola response.

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Zero Palu: Each household, each community, accelerate the commitment in the fight against malaria in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

25 April 2019 Kinshasa -- The Democratic Republic of Congo has joined forces with the entire international community to commemorate World Malaria Day, under the theme: 'Zero palu! I'm in !'.

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Dr Richard Valery Mouzoko Kiboung

WHO Ebola responder killed in attack on the Boutembo hospital

19 April 2019 - Today, Dr Richard Valery Mouzoko Kiboung, an epidemiologist deployed by WHO in the response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was killed in an attack on Butembo University Hospital. Two other persons were injured in the attack but are believed to be in a stable condition.

Statement on the meeting of the IHR (2005) Emergency Committee for Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

12 April 2019 - It was the view of the Committee the ongoing Ebola outbreak in North Kivu and Ituri provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo does not constitute a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). However, the Committee wished to express their deep concern about the recent increase in transmission in specific areas, and therefore the potential risk of spread to neighbouring countries.

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WHO helps schoolchildren protect themselves and their families against Ebola

Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

12 April 2019 -- As of 9 April, a total of 1186 confirmed and probable Ebola virus disease (EVD) cases have been reported, of which 751 died (case fatality ratio 63%). WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has convened the Emergency Committee for a meeting on 12 April, to consider whether the current EVD outbreak constitutes a public health emergency of international concern and to provide recommendations. WHO and partners in Risk Communication and Community Engagement are continuing with activities to build and maintain a trusting relationship between communities and the Ebola response teams.

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a young Ebola survior, has his eyes tested

Eye care for Ebola survivors

10 April 2019 - Knowledge gained following the 2014–16 West Africa Ebola outbreak identified a number of challenges survivors face, including reduced or blurred vision stemming from inflammation of their eyes. About 20% of survivors from that outbreak had some form of eye problem. By identifying and treating these problems early, serious consequences, including blindness, can be averted. With the Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, WHO recently organized an eye clinic to check on the eye health of survivors of the current Ebola outbreak.

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Ebola virus disease outbreak update

4 April 2019 -- As of 2 April, a total of 1100 confirmed and probable EVD cases have been reported, of which 690 died (case fatality ratio 63%). Of the 1100 cases with reported age and sex, 58% (633) were female, and 29% (320) were children aged less than 18 years. The number of healthcare workers affected has risen to 81 (7% of total cases), including 27 deaths.

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