Ebola virus disease – Democratic Republic of the Congo: Update on Ring Vaccination

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has been experiencing an outbreak of Ebola virus disease since it was first reported on May 21, 2018. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the current status of the outbreak is ongoing, with efforts being made to contain and control the spread of the disease.

As of the latest report, there are no confirmed cases of Ebola virus disease, with no probable or suspected cases reported. Additionally, there have been no reported deaths. The case fatality ratio is not available due to the lack of reported cases. The WHO is closely monitoring the situation and providing updates as necessary.

The outbreak is currently limited to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with no reported cases in other countries. The WHO is working with local authorities and international partners to contain the spread of the disease.

The public health response to the outbreak is ongoing, with the WHO and its partners working to provide support and resources to affected areas. For the latest updates on the outbreak, please visit the WHO Disease Outbreak News website at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news.