Ebola spread in DRC linked to delayed detection, insecurity — Africa CDC

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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is linked to delayed detection and insecurity, involving the less common Bundibugyo Ebola virus species rather than the usual Zaire strain, according to Africa CDC. Challenges in outbreak response are exacerbated by regional instability.

Mr Boum said the outbreak involved Bundibugyo virus, a less commonly detected Ebola species, unlike the Zaire strain, which has been associated with most Ebola outbreaks in the DRC. The post Ebola spread in DRC linked to delayed detection, insecurity — Africa CDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.