An outbreak of a rare strain of Ebola has been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with at least 65 confirmed deaths. The information was reported on Al Jazeera's AJ #shorts channel.
This marks the first reappearance of this virus strain since the previous epidemic. Local health authorities are working to control the spread, amid the already strained health system of this African nation.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and partners have deployed personnel and medical equipment to the affected area to contain, isolate, and vaccinate high-risk individuals. However, response efforts face significant challenges due to poor infrastructure and free population movement within the region.
Experts warn that without timely intervention, the disease could spread to neighboring provinces and cause even more severe consequences.
