New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo

An Ebola outbreak has been declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern Ituri province. Around 246 cases and 65 deaths have been reported, mainly in Mongwalu and Rwampara areas. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has convened a meeting with international partners to discuss response efforts and cross-border surveillance. Ebola is a deadly viral disease spread through direct contact with bodily fluids, causing severe bleeding and organ failure. Preliminary tests have detected the virus in 13 of 20 samples analysed.