New development in the frightening epidemic: 'It has spread to three regions of Africa'

In his statement on the social media platform, Jean Kaseya, Director General of the Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), emphasized that the Ebola epidemic showed that health security is a common responsibility, and stated that two-thirds of the funds committed to combat the epidemic have not yet been transferred.

Stating that the epidemic caused by the Bundibugyo type Ebola virus affected 4 African countries, namely the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, Kenya and Nigeria, in 3 regions of the continent, Kaseya emphasized that all parties should take action together and without delay to stop the spread of the epidemic.

MORE THAN 5 THOUSAND LOSSES WERE REPORTED

According to the data announced by the DRC government on October 31, the number of confirmed cases in the country exceeded 10 thousand and the number of deaths due to the epidemic exceeded 5 thousand.

According to data shared by Africa CDC in September, international partners committed approximately $2.9 billion in support, including cash and in-kind aid, in the fight against the epidemic.

It was stated that the delay in aid puts families and healthcare workers on the front lines in the fight against the epidemic at risk, and it was noted that close cooperation is being carried out with African leaders to ensure safe access of healthcare teams, especially to regions affected by conflicts.