One doctor is closely supervising the construction of a World Food Programme (WFP) VIP clinic for healthcare workers infected with Ebola in Bunia, after he announced on Wednesday that the first Ebola patient had recovered.
Dr Richard Kitengé said that they provided therapeutic medical care, taking into account the patient’s clinical progress, but they didn’t administer any specific treatment to achieve this recovery.
"And the same applies to the other patients who will recover, because there are many patients who are making excellent progress and will be discharged within 48 to 72 hours", he added.
The number of suspected cases in eastern Congo is nearing 1,000, with at least 220 suspected deaths.
Congo’s health ministry on Tuesday said 101 cases have been confirmed, and they are looking into over 3,000 possible contacts.
