Overview
- As of October 5, the outbreak totals stand at 64 cases in Kasai Province, including 53 confirmed and 11 probable, with 43 deaths.
- The latest situation report notes the death of a 3-week-old neonate among hospitalized confirmed cases.
- Authorities are following 1,985 contacts, with 98.6% seen on October 5, and warn that a single missed contact could restart transmission chains.
- Six patients were discharged from the Ebola Treatment Centre in the past week, bringing total recoveries to 15, while six confirmed cases remain hospitalized.
- Helicopter and ground deliveries of medical supplies and the decontamination of three health facilities are cited as key to recent gains, even as funding and access shortfalls persist.