The Director-General of the World Health Organization visited Bunia city to open a modern Ebola treatment center as suspected infections exceed 900 cases.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, attended the opening ceremony of a new Ebola treatment center in Bunia, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, last Sunday amid efforts to control a rapidly spreading rare strain of Ebola virus.
Bunia is currently the epicenter of the outbreak. The WHO stated that although public health systems and disease response have improved, including additional international support, the virus is spreading faster than control measures can manage.
The new treatment center is designed as a specialized facility equipped with modern technology to care for severe cases, with a maximum capacity of 100 beds, although initially only 45 beds will be operational.
Center officials said the facility will treat Ebola patients from Bunia and surrounding areas, while the Congolese government plans to deploy doctors, nurses, and critical care specialists from Kinshasa to work alongside local medical staff.
Tedros emphasized that community cooperation is essential in fighting Ebola, stating that everyone must participate in prevention and mutual care to end the outbreak as quickly as possible.
He also shared positive news that four Ebola patients have recovered and are scheduled for discharge the same day, emphasizing that although scientists continue to develop vaccines and treatments, Ebola patients still have a chance to recover.
The WHO reported last Friday that the latest figures show 906 suspected Ebola cases with 223 suspected deaths.
Meanwhile, Uganda, which borders Congo, has confirmed 9 infected cases and 1 death, according to Uganda's Ministry of Health.
This outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola virus, for which there is currently no officially approved vaccine or treatment.
Source: AP
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