In a bid to end the war against Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the World Health Organization(WHO) is appealing for the sum of $40 million dollars from sponsors to tackle the disease. WHO’s report shows 3433 cases of Ebola, including 2253 deaths, with an overall case fatality rate of 66 percent. However, in DRC, there has been a reduction in the geographic spread of the Ebola virus and a decline in the number of cases. Thus, there is an urgent need for funds in tackling Ebola in DRC. That way WHO will continue its operations in DRC as well as render assistance to neighbouring countries like Uganda in tackling Ebola.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 26, 2020 09:45 UTC