The Ministry of Health has published EBOLA DRC - Evolution of the response to the Ebola outbreak in the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri at Tuesday 27 November 2018. Excerpt from the Google translation:
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SITUATION IN THE PROVINCES OF NORTH KIVU AND ITURI
Tuesday 27 November 2018
The epidemiological situation of the Ebola Virus Disease dated November 26, 2018:
• Since the beginning of the epidemic, the cumulative number of cases is 421, 374 confirmed and 47 probable. In total, there were 241 deaths (194 confirmed and 47 probable) and 125 people healed.
• 74 suspected cases under investigation.
• 2 new confirmed cases, including 1 in Kyondo and 1 in Kalunguta.
• 1 new death in Beni.
• 2 new people healed out of Butembo CTE.
/! \ The data presented in this table is subject to further changes after thorough investigation and after redistribution of cases and deaths in their health areas.
News of the response
Vaccination
• Since vaccination began on August 8, 2018, 36,612 people have been vaccinated , including 17,465 in Beni, 5,017 in Katwa, 4,544 in Mabalako, 2,630 in Butembo, 1,788 in Kalunguta, 1,663 in Mandima, 732 in Masereka, 521 in Oicha, 434 in Bunia, 359 in Vuhovi, 355 in Tchomia, 355 in Mutwanga, 241 in Kyondo, 240 in Komanda, 234 in Musienene, and 34 in Alimbongo.
