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In Congo, the Ebola outbreak has claimed more than 200 lives, according to the African Union

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in over 200 deaths and 875 confirmed cases, according to the African Union's health agency. The mortality rate stands at 23 percent. Doctors have expressed concerns about tracking infected individuals due to security issues and difficult access to certain areas. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, was first reported on May 15. There is currently no approved vaccine or specific treatment for this strain. The Red Cross warned that the epidemic has not yet reached its peak and could last up to a year. The疫情

Počet potvrzených případů eboly v Demokratické republice (DR) Kongo vzrostl na 710, přičemž na nemoc už zemřelo 149 lidí. S odkazem na vládní údaje to napsala agentura Reuters. K minulé neděli 7. června bylo 550 potvrzených případů a úřady hlásily 101 obětí.

Epidemie se soustřeďuje v provincii Ituri na severovýchodě DR Kongo, kde se vyskytuje více než 90 procent případů nákazy. Počet infikovaných je ale pravděpodobně vyšší, protože epidemie byla v polovině května vyhlášena s několikatýdenním zpožděním. V Bunii, která je správním městem provincie, největšímu náporu čelí soukromé kliniky, protože lidé se vyhýbají státním nemocnicím ze strachu z nákazy, píše web Africa News.

Nemoc se dále rozšířila do provincií Severní Kivu a Jižní Kivu, které se nacházejí jižně od Ituri, a přes hranice do Ugandy. Ta dosud hlásí 19 potvrzených případů včetně dvou úmrtí.

Nejnovější epidemii eboly, kterou WHO označila za čtvrtou největší, způsobila varianta viru Bundibugyo, proti níž zatím neexistuje schválená vakcína ani specifická léčba, na rozdíl od varianty Zaire, která byla zodpovědná za většinu z posledních 16 epidemií eboly v DR Kongo.

Nemoc se zprostředkovaně dotkla i Keni, kde se v posledních týdnech vyostřila debata ohledně výstavby karanténního centra pro Američany, kteří přišli do styku s ebolou. Keňská policie při následných demonstracích v uplynulých dnech zastřelila tři lidi.

V DR Kongo se mimo jiné nakazil americký lékař, který byl 20. května spolu s manželkou a čtyřmi dětmi hospitalizován v berlínské nemocnici Charité. Všichni byli propuštěni 6. června. Jiného Američana s podezřením na nákazu přijala 21. května pražská Fakultní nemocnice Bulovka a propustila jej 10. června. V Těchoníně byl také do 12. června v izolaci český voják, který se 22. května vrátil z mise v DR Kongo.

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Seznam ZprávyIndependentCenter3 days ago
In Congo, the Ebola outbreak has claimed more than 200 lives, according to the African Union

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in over 200 deaths and 875 confirmed cases, according to the African Union's health agency. The mortality rate stands at 23 percent. Doctors have expressed concerns about tracking infected individuals due to security issues and difficult access to certain areas. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, was first reported on May 15. There is currently no approved vaccine or specific treatment for this strain. The Red Cross warned that the epidemic has not yet reached its peak and could last up to a year. The疫情

Bias read (Center): The article provides factual information about an ongoing health crisis without taking a stance or using biased language. It reports on the situation objectively, citing official sources such as the African Union's health agency, Africa CDC, and the World Health Organization.

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  • organisation Africa CDC
  • organisation World Health Organization (WHO)
ČT24State / PublicCenter7 days ago
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to rise

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has increased to 710, with 149 deaths reported. This information was provided by Reuters citing government data. As of last Sunday, June 7, there were 550 confirmed cases and 101 fatalities.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data without any apparent ideological framing or emphasis. It reports on the increase in Ebola cases and deaths based on government data cited by Reuters, maintaining a neutral tone.

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  • press release Reuters
Seznam ZprávyIndependentCenter7 days ago
Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo rise to 710, nearly 150 people dead

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 710, with nearly 150 deaths reported. The majority of cases are concentrated in northeastern Congo, but the disease has spread across the border into Uganda, where 19 confirmed cases have been reported, including two deaths.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data without opinion, framing, or emphasis that would indicate a political or ideological slant. It reports on the spread of Ebola in terms of numbers and locations without taking a stance or using biased language.

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Novinky.czIndependentCenter11 days ago
Bulova has released an American doctor who was in contact with an Ebola infected person.

An American doctor who had contact with individuals possibly infected with Ebola was released from Bulovka Hospital after being monitored. The doctor praised the care provided by Czech healthcare workers and mentioned he had been working in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 2015. He had contact with several patients who later died, but there has been no confirmation that they were infected with Ebola. The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, which lacks approved vaccines or specific treatments.

Bias read (Center): The article provides factual information without overtly favoring any political perspective. It focuses on medical procedures and public health measures related to an individual case of potential Ebola exposure, avoiding commentary on broader policy or ideological issues.

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iDNES.czParty-alignedCenter11 days ago
He's not Ebola, he's been taking a biobox, he's coming back to the Congo.

An American doctor who had been treated at Bulovka Hospital has left the facility and is returning to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on an individual's medical treatment and travel plans without using biased language or emphasizing any particular political perspective. It does not present information that favors one side over another.

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