The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization on Friday announced a joint plan to combat the Ebola outbreak that is currently spreading through the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Photo by Marie Jeanne Munyerenkana/EPA
June 5 (UPI) -- The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization on Friday announced a joint response plan to counter the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Africa.
The plan is focused strengthening health systems and cross-board collaboration to improve treatment and attempt to slow spread of the Bundiguyo species of the Ebola virus, for which there is no vaccine.
Since May 15, the WHO has confirmed 381 cases and 64 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the outbreak has been centered, and 16 cases and 1 death in Uganda.
Previous estimates of more than 1,000 suspected cases and about 250 suspected deaths are still being discussed by some officials and experts, but The BBC reported on Friday that some officials have backed off discussing estimates, including those in the DRC.
