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EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SITUATION IN THE PROVINCE OF NORTH KIVU

Tuesday 21 August 2018

The epidemiological situation of the Ebola Virus Disease dated August 20, 2018:

• A total of 102 cases of haemorrhagic fever were reported in the region, 75 confirmed and 27 probable.

• 9 suspected cases are under investigation.

• 6 new confirmed cases, including 4 in Mabalako, 1 in Beni and 1 in Oicha.

• 4 confirmed [deaths], including 3 in Mabalako and 1 in Beni.

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News of the response

* The Ethics Committee approved the use of four additional experimental therapeutic molecules, namely ZMapp, Remdesivir, Favipiravir and Regn3450 - 3471 - 3479. Ebola Treatment Centers (ETC) treatment and care teams will be able to use these molecules for the treatment of patients infected with Ebola virus disease.

* Since vaccination began on August 8, 2018, 1,693 people have been vaccinated , including 903 in Mabalako, 471 in Beni and 319 in Mandima.


Comment: 6 new cases from Monday to Tuesday.