contact tracing

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo could become the largest ever, according to Africa’s CDC. Most positive cases are not being tracked by health workers, indicating contact tracing is lagging dangerously behind.

Confirmed Ebola cases in eastern Congo have reached 1,003 with 254 deaths, according to officials. Contact tracing remains a major challenge in containing the outbreak.

Confirmed Ebola cases in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, with 254 deaths, according to officials. Contact tracing for those exposed to patients remains a significant challenge.

Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, according to officials. Contact tracing of those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.

The WHO chief, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, stated that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could have begun as early as January, giving the virus a significant head start. He highlighted challenges including blanket travel restrictions, high levels of community mistrust, and low contact tracing in the response efforts.

The Ebola outbreak in Eastern Congo is spreading beyond containment efforts due to ineffective contact tracing. Technicians are installing beds and equipment at CBCA Virunga Hospital in Goma to handle suspected cases.