🌍 Ebola has struck Kasai Province in the central Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), leaving 42 people dead among 64 recorded cases as of September 26. Local health authorities reported 53 confirmed cases and 11 probable.
The outbreak, declared on September 4, is the 16th Ebola flare-up in the DRC since the virus emerged in 1976. Kasai's fragile health system, limited clean water, drug shortages, and poor sanitation make the fight especially tough.
😷 Children aged nine and under are the most affected, but the disease touches a wide age range—from infants to 65-year-olds, the World Health Organization (WHO) says.
💉 Health teams have vaccinated 2,103 people under a ring vaccination strategy—targeting contacts of confirmed patients. With over 20,000 doses delivered and 45,000 more on the way, UNICEF and WHO hope to boost defenses.
"Outbreaks like this remind us how important global preparedness is," says John Agbor, UNICEF representative in the DRC. As the world watches, experts stress that swift response and international support are key to stopping Ebola's spread.
Stay tuned for updates—and remember: prevention and solidarity can turn the tide against Ebola. ✊
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Ebola outbreak kills 42 in DR Congo as UN calls for global vigilance
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