Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) say the Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province is beginning to show signs of decline.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there have been 64 confirmed and probable cases since the outbreak began, including 42 deaths a fatality rate of about 66 percent.
Over the past week, officials recorded seven new infections and seven deaths across three health areas. While the numbers remain concerning, experts say the pace of transmission is slowing thanks to stronger surveillance, better case management, and stricter infection prevention measures.
The outbreak is still largely contained, affecting six of the 21 health zones in Bulape. However, health workers remain at risk, with five reported infections among medical staff so far three of them fatal.
Vaccination efforts are continuing. More than 4,100 people have been immunized, and thousands of additional doses are available in reserve. Authorities say the vaccines are being targeted at contacts of confirmed cases and frontline workers.
Despite encouraging progress, health officials warn that risks remain high, especially with family clusters of infections and delays in isolating suspected patients. For now, however, the spread of the virus appears to be stabilizing.
The Ministry of Health and WHO have urged communities to remain vigilant and to cooperate with response teams, stressing that early detection and rapid treatment are key to stopping the outbreak completely.
