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Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo reach 282 as survivors describe their recoveries
- Congo now has 282 confirmed Ebola cases (264 in Ituri) amid 1,000+ suspected cases; the outbreak involves the rare Bundibugyo strain, which has no approved vaccine or treatment.
- Five survivors — all health workers — spoke of “indescribable joy” after recovering; WHO opened a new treatment center and presented recovery certificates.
- Neighboring Uganda has reported nine cases and closed its border with Congo as authorities work to contain the spread.
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