Current WHO information on the outbreak in Zaire

As the outbreak appears to be under control, WHO Press releases are no longer issued as frequently as before. Brief information updates will be provided.

Information as at 5 July 1995.

The last case to be admitted to hospital was 24 June and no new cases have been detected since then. Active surveillance and tracing of cases and deaths retrospectively back to January 1995 has revealed a total of 296 cases (number revised from 297 which was reported 28 June, eliminating one duplicate report). Of 293 cases with known outcome, 233 have died (79%). About 85% of the cases have been reported in Kikwit, the remaining ones have been in Bulungu, Gungu, Idiofa, Imbongo, Masi Manimba, Mosango, Mukala and Vanga in the Sub-Region of Kwilu, Bandundu Region. No cases have been detected outside the Bandundu Region. All rumours of possible cases are being investigated. Members of the households where cases have occurred will be monitored during the incubation period and beyond.