DRC Ebola outbreak: Confirmed cases rise to 6,843, death toll hits 3,310

Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continue to rise, with health authorities reporting 6,843 confirmed cases and 3,310 deaths as of September 8.

The latest figures, released on September 9, show 86 new confirmed cases and 43 additional deaths. Ituri recorded 55 of the new cases, followed by North Kivu with 27, while Haut-Uele and Tshopo reported two cases each.

At least 833 patients are currently receiving treatment in isolation facilities, while 1,611 people who tested positive for the Bundibugyo virus have recovered.

Ituri remains the worst-affected province, accounting for 5,461 cases and 2,481 deaths across 28 of its 36 health zones.

North Kivu has reported 1,093 cases and 709 deaths, while Haut-Uele has recorded 258 cases and 107 deaths. South Kivu, Tshopo and Bas-Uele have also reported infections and fatalities.

Overall, 61 of the DRC’s 151 health zones across six provinces are currently affected, with 86.5 per cent of identified contacts under follow-up.