The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported more than 1,200 confirmed cases of Ebola since the outbreak was declared in mid-May. According to the latest figures from the country’s public health authorities, there have been 1,203 confirmed cases, including 321 deaths. So far, 148 patients have recovered, while 419 remain in isolation or are receiving hospital treatment.

Health officials have also identified 265 suspected cases, including 77 deaths. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that contact tracing is reaching more people and that increasing numbers of patients are recovering and returning home. However, he warned that the outbreak is far from over.
Health authorities have also reported shortages of essential medicines, infection control supplies and around 20 isolation centres. The current outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, was officially declared on May 15.