Ebola & haemorrhagic fevers
Assessed by an AI model against this signal's rubric. Describes conditions; not a forecast or advice.
Over 10,000 Ebola cases in DR Congo; imported cases in Kenya and Nigeria
Why it's at this level
ECDC's 30 Oct update reported 10,274 confirmed Bundibugyo Ebola cases in DR Congo and 4,992 deaths (data to 28 Oct) across eight provinces, with Ituri the worst affected. Kenya confirmed an imported case on 6 Oct and Nigeria one on 20 Oct, within the past 30 days. ECDC rates the EU/EEA risk as very low.
What this means for you
Risk to the UK public is very low. Travellers to affected areas should follow NaTHNaC and FCDO advice.
Part of a wider situation
Ebola outbreak, DR Congo: Over 10,000 cases with imported cases in Kenya and Nigeria; a WHO emergency (PHEIC) since May.
Why it matters
Ebola, Marburg and similar viruses kill a large share of those infected; outbreaks that reach cities or cross borders can overwhelm health systems.
What moves it
Surveillance and contact tracing, vaccine availability (none licensed for some strains), conflict, cross-border travel, health-worker infections.