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Congo-Kinshasa: Experimental Ebola Treatments OK'd in DRC as Cases Top 100


The Ebola outbreak in North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) shows no signs of slowing down, as health officials approved the use of four additional Ebola treatments at Ebola treatment centers (ETCs) in the eastern part of the country.

As of yesterday, the DRC's health ministry reported a total of 102 cases (6 new), with 75 confirmed; 59 people have died, and 9 additional cases are suspected.

The DRC also updated information regarding immunization: Since vaccination began on Aug 8, 1,693 people have been vaccinated: 903 in Mabalako, 471 in Beni, and 319 in Mandima health zones.


Four new treatments approved for use


Last week DRC officials begin using the experimental monoclonal antibody treatment mAb114 in Beni on 10 patients. Now, ZMapp, remdesivir, favipiravir, and Regn 3450-3471-3479 are also approved for use in ETCs, the country's health ministry said.