The deadly Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo has a case fatality rate under 25% - much lower than in other recent outbreaks, a WHO update has shown.
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Much lower fatality rate in current Ebola outbreak - WHO
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The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has a case fatality rate under 25%, which is lower than in other recent outbreaks, according to a WHO update. The outbreak is still raging in the region, but the lower fatality rate suggests a more positive trend. The WHO continues to monitor the situation and provide updates on the outbreak's progression. Efforts to contain and treat the outbreak are ongoing.