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Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever in the Republic of the Congo - WHO Update 9

As of Sun 23 Mar 2003, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of the Congo has reported 123 cases, (13 laboratory-confirmed and 110 epidemiologically linked), including 113 deaths in the districts of Mbomo and Kelle in Cuvette Ouest Departement [see: Ebola hemorrhagic fever - Congo Rep. (19)
20030314.0629]. 79 contacts are being followed up.

The new team of 3 physicians and 7 nurses from the Ministry of Health and the Service de Sante des Armees was trained in clinical management and safe burial practices last week. A mobile team is visiting each village on the Entsiami-Kelle road weekly, carrying out control activities and surveillance.

Social mobilization activities involving community leaders are also continuing.
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[Since the WHO Update No.8 released over a week ago, on Fri 14 Mar 2003, the number of cases of Ebola fever has increased by 5 from 118 (13 laboratory-confirmed) to 123 (13 laboratory-confirmed) and the number of deaths by 7 from 106 to 113. - Mod.CP]