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DRC Ebola Response Sees Progress, But Caution Remains
11 Oct
Summary
- 25 Ebola survivors were discharged from a WHO-supported treatment center in Isiro.
- Over one tonne of medical supplies, including oxygen and protective gear, were provided.
- 211 health workers have received clinical training, with more planned.
- Vaccinations for frontline workers are ongoing against Ebola strains.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported strong progress in its Ebola response efforts within the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). As of Saturday, 25 individuals, including 13 women and 12 men, were discharged as survivors from a WHO-supported Ebola Treatment Centre in Isiro, Haut-Uele province.
This center, expanded with WHO assistance, now has a 50-bed capacity, ensuring continued patient care while allowing the Isiro General Referral Hospital to maintain other essential health services. WHO has supplied over a tonne of medical materials, including oxygen equipment, protective gear, beds, and mattresses.
Furthermore, 211 health workers have completed clinical training at a WHO hub in Bunia, Ituri province, with plans for a new training center in North Kivu. Vaccination efforts for frontline workers are also advancing, with the ERVEBO vaccine administered to over 9,000 individuals so far.
Despite signs of the epidemic slowing in certain regions, the WHO emphasizes that it is still growing elsewhere. Therefore, a scaled-up response is critical to reach affected areas and prevent further spread, alongside strengthening long-term health services in the region.
