Risk of Ebola spread
According to a new analysis by US health authorities, the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach levels comparable to the worst outbreak in history. This refers to the 2014-2016 outbreak in West Africa, which killed more than 11,000 people. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing The Guardian.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday published scenarios created using computer models. They cover a range from 10,000 cases to more than 20,000. During the West African outbreak, more than 28,000 cases were recorded.
Expert warnings
Experts warn that predicting outbreaks is very difficult. CDC models show that the spread of Ebola is on a 'dangerous trajectory', but the real situation could change.
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus previously declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
Additional information
The Ebola virus causes hemorrhagic fever and has a high mortality rate. The virus is transmitted through direct contact with the bodily fluids of infected people. Currently, vaccines and treatments for Ebola exist, but their effectiveness is limited.
Source: theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/06/ebola-spread-in-central-africa-could-match-2014-record-outbreak-us-health-officials-say