The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo may be significantly larger than official reports indicate. As of Tuesday, the official count states that the virus has infected nearly 2,000 individuals since mid-May, with over 700 fatalities.
According to Chikwe Ihekweazu, WHO's emergencies director, the true number of cases could be at least double and potentially up to four times the official tally. This alarming assessment was made during a press conference in Geneva.
Current Status of the Ebola Outbreak
As of now, the Democratic Republic of Congo's official figures indicate that more than 1,960 people have been infected, marking this outbreak as one of the largest recorded. The virus has spread rapidly across the nation, with cases identified in five provinces, including Ituri and neighboring Uganda.
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