WHO reporting on the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) shows both rising confirmed infections and a major reduction in the count of suspected cases. One set of figures says confirmed cases in the affected area rise above 500, with totals cited around 515–534 cases and 91–93 confirmed deaths, reflecting continued transmission in the outbreak zone.
At the same time, multiple outlets report that WHO substantially lowers the number of suspected cases after earlier estimates near or above 900. Several summaries attribute the decrease to a “cleared out” of the suspected case list after testing and reclassification, with the later figure reported as 116 suspected cases. One report also notes that this adjustment follows an earlier count of 906 suspected cases, including hundreds of suspected deaths under investigation.
Sources also highlight operational challenges in eastern DRC. Coverage describes health workers facing difficulties amid conflict conditions and aid constraints, including shortages and attacks. Additional cross-border context appears in reporting that includes confirmed cases in neighboring Uganda. Overall, WHO characterizes the regional risk level as very high for Congo while stating that the global spread risk remains low.
