terrible! The Ebola epidemic broke out again!
On February 7, local time, the health officials of the Democratic Republic of Congo confirmed that a new round of Ebola outbreak occurred in eastern Congo.
Source: Reuters
This is the fourth epidemic in less than three years.
Health Minister Etni Longondo announced on February 3 that a woman in Butembo Township, North Kivu Province, had died of Ebola infection.
She had felt unwell for several days before and went to the clinic for testing.
then went to the hospital for treatment.
Unfortunately, the woman died before the test results came out.
At present, the Congolese government is tracing every contact, trying to control the outbreak as much as possible.
This is the 12th outbreak in the conflict-stricken Congo since the country’s first discovery of the virus in 1976.
The 11th outbreak officially ended in Western Equateur Province in November last year Less than 3 months.
Health officials worry that the new Ebola epidemic may severely affect the country's fragile health system, especially when it faces the resurgence of the COVID-19 virus.
On July 13, 2019, at a treatment center in Kimbeni, Congo,
A health worker in protective clothing entered the isolation chamber to treat a patient.
Jason Kindrahuk said: “Although it is hoped that this early identification of infection may help quickly control the epidemic, successive outbreaks of Ebola and COVID-19 have already disrupted the Congo’s health system. Pulled to the limit,
This may put more pressure on the degraded system. _P1p
In Congo, the new coronavirus has infected 23,600 people and caused 681 deaths. A coronavirus vaccination campaign is expected to begin in the first half of this year.
Source: abc NEWS
Ebola virus has a high degree It is infectious and can be infected through body fluids such as vomit, blood or semen.
Although the source of the pollution is still unknown, according to Reuters and other foreign media reports, the deceased was the wife of a man who survived the last Ebola epidemic.
According to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, this virus can survive in the semen of male survivors for more than three years. According to health experts, as the epidemic becomes more frequent, it is very important to learn more about how it became infected. Important.
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo in 2018 was the second highest number of deaths in the world. Before June ended, 2,299 people died.
This epidemic lasted for nearly two years. And fought against unprecedented challenges, including deep-rooted conflicts between armed groups, the world’s largest measles epidemic, and the spread of COVID-19.
In a statement on Sunday, the World Health Organization WHO said _Strong6strong
It is not uncommon to have sporadic cases after a major outbreak. Congo’s response to Ebola made this response more experienced.
An Ebola vaccine and a well-trained health system This means that this country is better suited to respond to an epidemic than ever before, even in an urban environment.
The death rate of Ebola virus is much higher than that of COVID-19 virus, but unlike coronavirus, Ebola virus is not It will be spread through asymptomatic carriers.
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At the same time, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, also said:
"The expertise and capabilities of the local health team are essential for the discovery of this new Ebola Cases and paving the way for a timely response are crucial._P1p
WHO is investigating this case and is trying to determine the strain of the virus to determine its connection with the previous outbreak.
Congo has experienced a quarter of a century of conflict with the government The distrust of health workers and other outsiders has persisted in eastern Congo for a long time.
Butembo resident Vianey Kasondoli told the Associated Press in a phone call: “The government and the Ministry of Health must control it as soon as possible. This disease. _P1p
What is the origin of this frightening virus?
In fact, Ebola is the name of a river in northern Congo. In 1976, an unknown virus attacked 55 villages along the "Ebola" river, countless People get sick and die.
In 1979, the Ebola virus ravaged Sudan. At that time, countless people could not escape the cruel virus, and the death toll was very high.
Although the origin of the virus is still unknown. According to the World Health Organization According to existing evidence, fruit bats (Pteropodidae) may be a host of Ebola virus.
After these two epidemics, Ebola virus has disappeared magically.
Preventing Ebola
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As people return to their normal lives and gradually forget the Ebola virus,
In 2013-2019, the Ebola virus made a comeback and invaded West Africa. This time. The outbreak infected 28,637 people, including 11,315 deaths.
The World Health Organization lists Ebola virus as one of the most harmful viruses to humans.
2019 Ebo on the border of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo Source: BBC
Ebola virus is a highly infectious and highly lethal virus that can cause Ebola hemorrhagic fever.
How terrible is Ebola virus?
WHO classified Ebola virus as the fourth biosafety level,The higher the level, the more dangerous it is.
The biosafety level of SARS, which has made people fearful so far, has only three levels, and AIDS is also level three.
According to relevant data, the fatality rate of SARS virus is 15%, and the fatality rate of HIV virus is about 13.5%, both higher than the current new coronavirus.
However, the fatality rate of Ebola virus exceeds 70%
As the fourth-level Ebola virus, its harm is self-evident.
The symptoms of Ebola virus infection are very scary. The patient has symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea. With irregular bleeding throughout the body, internal organs will be severely damaged.
It can destroy various organs and tissues inside the human body like a meat grinder, and eventually make the patient's internal organs rotten.
Ebola virus is like a human eraser-"Blood Plague".
After the global pandemic of the new coronavirus, people have re-understood the power of the virus.
all say that human beings are very small in front of viruses. The way to cure the virus has always been a battle without gunpowder.
The Ebola outbreak in Congo over the years is a harvest of human lives.
But don’t worry too much.
Since the Ebola virus has been in the field of human vision for a long time, relevant experts have been studying the virus.
According to the “Ebola Frequently Asked Questions” section updated by the World Health Organization in May 2017,
Source: World Health Organization
So how to effectively prevent Ebola virus?
Here are a few tips:
1. The most important thing is to avoid direct contact and try to avoid traveling to countries and regions where the Ebola epidemic occurs.
2. Reduce visits to countries with severe epidemics such as Africa.
3. Avoid contact with wild animals, and do not touch the dead bodies of wild animals found in the wild.
4. The food should be heated and cooked thoroughly at high temperature before eating local food products.
2021 New Year's vision, still hope that the epidemic will pass soon and everything will return to normal!
ref:
https://www.google.com.hk/amp/s/abcnews.go.com/amp/Health/wireStory/congo-working-stop-ebola-outbreak-countrys-east-75745874
https://www.google.com.hk/amp/s/mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSKBN2A70I2
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