Johannesburg, South Africa — A second Ebola treatment center has been officially opened in North Kivu, one of the three DRC provinces addressing the current outbreak of the virus.
The center, which boasts a capacity of 20 beds, is designed to enhance specialized care and alleviate the strain on local health facilities. “This Ebola Treatment Center is the second standardized center to be built in our province of North Kivu, “said Prisca Luanda Kamala, the Provincial Minister of Health in North Kivu. “We have the Ebola Treatment Center (ETC) in Katwa, and now this one at the Beni General Hospital. “.
The new center comes as the city of Beni, where it is located, has also reported its first Ebola survivor, a female patient who was discharged in late June. This is a rare positive milestone in the country’s battle against the outbreak. Medical teams are highlighting the importance of early treatment, noting that the survivor’s recovery demonstrates the potential for successful outcomes when individuals seek medical attention promptly.
Michel Tosalisana, the chief medical officer of Beni Health Zone, encouraged communities to seek care immediately upon symptom appearance.
As of Sunday, the DRC has reported over 1,500 confirmed Ebola cases across three provinces, with 506 deaths. More than 250 patients have recovered, while 628 remain in isolation or under hospital care.
The opening of the second Ebola treatment center in North Kivu is a significant development in the response to the ongoing epidemic.
However, challenges remain, including the need for effective vaccination and treatment strategies against the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, as well as ensuring the safety and security of health workers and patients at the new treatment centers.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: Africanews
Source: Rédaction Africanews
