Ebola death toll climbs to 11,000 in Congo, as health officials warn of worsening outbreak

There is currently no approved vaccine or specific treatment for this strain.Health officials say armed conflict, damaged healthcare infrastructure, poor roads and public mistrust have made containing the disease increasingly difficult.Ituri province accounts for nearly 70 percent of infections, while neighbouring North Kivu has become the main centre of new transmissions.Attacks on medical workers and healthcare facilities have further disrupted efforts to treat patients and prevent infections.Schools have also been….

At this stage, we need psychologists to support us, as the situation is extremely difficult,” headteacher Isaac Singoma told the Associated Press.Authorities are calling for an end to fighting in affected areas to allow medical teams to reach patients.The outbreak is now the second-largest Ebola epidemic recorded, behind the 2014-2016 West African crisis.

Ebola death toll climbs to 11,000 in Congo, as health officials warn of worsening outbreak November 11, 2026.