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According to the WHO (World Health Organization), it is already the second largest epidemic of this disease in history
The ebola epidemic is the second largest in history
The number of Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo reached 428, of which 380 confirmed and 48 clbadified as likely. According to an epidemiological bulletin published Saturday (1) by the World Health Organization (WHO) at least 248 deaths would be due to the disease in the African country.
The figures also show that 66 cases were deemed suspect. are being investigated. According to the Deputy Director General for Civil Protection and the WHO, Peter Salama, it was already the second largest ebola epidemic recorded in history, with many families losing loved ones.
"and their partners will continue to work with the Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and will do whatever is necessary to end this epidemic," he said.
History
The epidemic most affected by the Ebola virus A devastating global state was declared in March 2014, with cases dating back to December 2013 in Guinea Conakry. Almost two years later, in January 2016, WHO declared the end of this epidemic, which claimed the lives of 11,300 people and infected more than 28,500.
Disease
The Ebola virus is transmitted by direct contact with the blood and body fluids of infected persons, causes hemorrhagic fever and can reach a mortality rate of 90% if it is not treated on time.
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