Ebola Death Toll Nears 500... Cumulative Cases Surpass 1,500

Uganda Maintains Stability with No New Confirmed Cases
16 Out of 20 Patients Have Recovered

The number of deaths caused by Ebola virus infections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and Uganda on the African continent is approaching 500.

According to an announcement by the Ministry of Communication and Media of DR Congo on July 5 (local time), as of July 3, the cumulative number of Ebola cases recorded in the country increased by 26 compared to the previous day, reaching a total of 1,528. Among these, the number of fatalities rose by 19 in a single day, totaling 492, with the current case fatality rate standing at 32.2%.

Woman undergoing Ebola testing in Uganda. Photo by AP News

On the other hand, the local government explained that the number of patients who have recovered after treatment also increased by 26 in the past day, bringing the cumulative total of recoveries to 239.

In neighboring Uganda, no new confirmed cases have been reported since the 20th infection was recorded on June 21, indicating a relatively stable situation. Within Uganda, two people have died due to this outbreak, and as of July 2, a total of 16 patients have been declared fully recovered.

Meanwhile, there has also been news of a patient’s recovery in Europe. According to AFP, Stephanie Rist, France’s Minister of Health, announced that the medical worker who was the first to be diagnosed with Ebola in France last month has completed treatment and has been discharged in good health. The doctor had been engaged in humanitarian relief efforts in DR Congo and returned to France on June 23, testing positive for Ebola immediately upon arrival.

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