Ebola outbreak in DR Congo rages, with 61% death rate and funding running dry
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- Ebola outbreak in DR Congo's Kasai province is escalating rapidly.
- First case identified on August 20 in a 34-year-old pregnant woman; she died on August 25.
- Outbreak declared on September 4 with 28 cases and 15 deaths.
- Current toll: at least 57 cases and 35 deaths (61% fatality rate).
- Response hampered by poor road networks and lack of resources.
- Health facilities overwhelmed, running low on clean water and protective equipment.
- Bulape health zone treatment center at 119% capacity.
- Urgent need for funding and support to contain the outbreak.