Ebola: Nord-Ubangi becomes the eighth province affected by the epidemic in DR Congo

Nord-Ubangi has become the eighth province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo affected by the Ebola outbreak, according to the Public Health Ministry. As of October 17, Wapinda health zone had reported two confirmed cases, including one death. The Public Health Emergency Operations Center said it would support provincial health authorities, with priorities including surveillance, contact tracing, coordination, risk communication and prevention. Declared on May 15, the country’s 17th Ebola outbreak has spread to 66 health zones across eight provinces, with Ituri the hardest hit at 28 zones.