French health authorities have confirmed the country’s first case of Ebola. A doctor who had recently traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo tested positive for the virus. The outbreak in Congo began last month.
The affected doctor, working in humanitarian efforts, has been admitted to a specialized healthcare facility. The individual is in stable condition, as stated by the health ministry.
Efforts are underway to locate and trace all individuals who might have been in contact with the doctor. Those identified will undergo a 21-day isolation period with close monitoring, the ministry added.
The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control assessed that the risk to EU residents remains low. The World Health Organization reported over 1,000 confirmed cases and more than 260 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Ituri Province in Congo’s northeast is experiencing the majority of these cases.
The region is facing challenges due to displacement caused by conflict, which exacerbates the rapid spread and containment difficulties of the virus. This marks the 17th Ebola outbreak in Congo in recent decades, stretching the country’s healthcare capabilities.
The Bundibugyo strain causes the current outbreak. This rare strain lacks specific vaccines or treatments.
Reporter Lynsey Chutel from The New York Times covers breaking news in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe from London.
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