Congo Ebola outbreak death toll passes 5,000 milestone

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 21:50 · Archive

More than 5,000 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak, which has infected over 10,000 since May.

The death toll from Congo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 5,000, according to government data. More than 10,000 people have been infected since the outbreak was declared in May. Eight of Congo's 26 provinces have been affected, with many deaths occurring outside treatment centres.

The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus species, for which there are no approved treatments or vaccines. It is the world's second-largest Ebola outbreak on record, behind only the 2014-2016 epidemic that infected over 28,600 people and killed more than 11,000 across Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

Delayed detection, conflict and strained health services have contributed to the rapid spread of the virus. The outbreak has extended beyond Congo, with Nigeria, Kenya and Uganda also reporting cases. Authorities continue to struggle to control what is Congo's deadliest Ebola epidemic on record.

How it is being reported

• Congo Ebola outbreak death toll reaches more than 5000Eight of Congo's 26 provinces have been affected by the spreading Ebola outbreak, with many deaths occurring outside treatment centres.The West Australian · 30 Oct, 21:26
• Congo Ebola outbreak death toll reaches more than 5000Eight of Congo's 26 provinces have been affected by the spreading Ebola outbreak, with many deaths occurring outside treatment centres.Perth Now · 30 Oct, 21:26

In this story: Democratic Republic of Congo · Nigeria · Kenya · Uganda · Guinea · Liberia · Sierra Leone

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