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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

DRC / Ebola: a suspected case reported in Kisangani

Wednesday, September 19, 2012


(Xinhua) - A suspected case of Ebola was reported in Kisangani, capital of Orientale province (north-eastern DRC), located approximately 600 kilometers from the city of Isiro, considered the epicenter of disease, announced Tuesday the medical director of the general hospital Isiro Dr. Bwengadi
"There is a suspected case of a 16 year old girl who was recorded last Friday. It fevers and nose bleeds. Samples were made and sent to Isiro," continued Dr. Bwengadi, adding that analysis results will be announced on September 19.
According to Dr. Bwengadi, we can not yet confirm that there is the Ebola outbreak in Kisangani, but steps are being taken to prevent the spread of this disease...