Reuters reported an increase in confirmed Ebola cases in the DRC to 933

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has increased to 933. This was reported on June 19 by the Reuters news agency, citing the country's Minister of Health, Samuel Roger Kamba.

"The number of confirmed cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has increased to 933, including 245 deaths," the publication says.

According to the minister, 80 recovered patients have been discharged from Ebola treatment centers.

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On June 9, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed 550 cases of Ebola infection in the DRC, with 101 people becoming victims of the disease. The main focus of infection remains the province of Ituri, which accounts for 94% of the total number of cases, which is 487 people.

Reuters reported on June 17 that the European Union will provide €493 million in financial assistance to combat the outbreak of fever in Central Africa. It was clarified that this amount includes the provision of medical care on the front line of response to the outbreak of the disease, humanitarian assistance in the Great Lakes region of Africa and in Uganda.

The Congolese Minister of Health announced on June 19 that the death toll from Ebola had reached 232 people. It was noted that 78 people have recovered after two consecutive negative tests, and currently about 6 thousand contact persons are under observation.