Rwampara Ebola treatment center in Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo has cleared the first Successfully cured Ebola patient to return home.
Taarifa investigative Desk has reliably learned that this is the first person to recover since the start of the Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the DRC.
However, the family has chosen to remain private.
It should be noted that since Ebola broke out in the DRC, figures indicate there are 121 confirmed cases, 17 deaths among confirmed cases. 1,077 cumulative suspected cases. 16 new cases recorded on May 26, all in Ituri. Three provinces affected. 13 health zones concerned.
There is no approved vaccine or treatment against the Bundibugyo strain.
Bombs Raining amidst Ebola intervention
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General has expressed concerns about the ongoing war between Congolese troops and the AFC/M23 rebels saying it affects efforts of containing Ebola spread.
“Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is now facing a catastrophic collision of disease and conflict, with the Ebola outbreak in Ituri province outstripping the response,” he said on his X account.
“The ongoing clashes are causing massive population displacements, forcing those exposed to the virus to crowd into overcrowded camps and cutting off essential containment corridors. Frontline healthcare workers are risking everything, while attacks on health facilities are making it virtually impossible to track cases and their contacts,” he added.
“We cannot build trust within the community or isolate the sick while bombs are falling. We urge all warring parties to agree to an immediate ceasefire,” Tedros said.
