Bunia community leaders report 26 deaths in suspected Ebola resurgence
Community leaders in Bunia's Bankoko neighbourhood, in DR Congo's Ituri province, say 26 people have died in nearly three weeks of possible Ebola. Health authorities have not confirmed the figures or the more than 100 reported contacts.
Community leaders in the Bankoko neighbourhood of Bunia, in DR Congo's Ituri province, said on Thursday that 26 people had died in nearly three weeks. They also reported more than 100 contacts linked to a possible resurgence of Ebola, Radio Okapi reported. The figures were current as of Wednesday, October 28. Health authorities have not confirmed the numbers. They say they are taking steps to prevent any spread. According to the community leaders, the deaths began after a woman returned from Djugu territory, where she had attended a funeral. She is said to have died…
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