Congo’s last Ebola patient has been discharged, raising hopes that outbreak might be over

BULAPE Congo AP The World Strength Organization reported that the last Ebola individual in Congo s latest outbreak was discharged over the weekend and no new cases have been disclosed since Sept Sunday s announcement started a -day countdown to declare the outbreak over if no further cases are ratified The outbreak first declared in Congo s remote Bulape soundness district in Kasai on Sept has resulted in a total of cases including approved and probable The WHO broadcasted deaths and noted only patients recovered including the case discharged on Sunday The recovery of the last case just six weeks after the outbreak was declared is a remarkable achievement that shows how strong partnership national expertise and determination have contributed to overcoming challenges to save and protect lives commented Dr Mohamed Janabi WHO regional director for Africa The WHO added that it remained on the ground and was working closely with the authorities to ensure measures are maintained to detect and respond to any new cases It was the first Ebola outbreak in years in the province of Kasai a remote part of Congo where healthcare workers had struggled to reach patients due to poor road networks Source