The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported 343 cases of Ebola virus infection.

The Democratic Republic of Congo's Health Minister, Roger Kamba, said the number of confirmed Ebola cases in the country has now reached 343.

Medical personnel carry out disinfection to prevent the spread of Ebola in Mongbwalu, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo. Photo: THX/VNA

Speaking after coordination meetings on the Ebola response, chaired by Prime Minister Judith Suminwa, Minister Kamba said that response efforts are now better targeted following trips by officials to Bunia, the capital of the eastern Ituri province, the epicenter of the outbreak.

For his part, government spokesman Patrick Muyaya said Bunia Airport, currently closed except for humanitarian flights, is expected to reopen this week. Muyaya added that precautionary measures and facilities, particularly handwashing and temperature checks, have been ensured.

In related developments, Zimbabwe has established three isolation centers for Ebola virus disease.

Speaking at a press conference in the capital Harare, Minister of Health and Child Care Douglas Mombeshora said that quarantine facilities had been designated in Harare, the second-largest city Bulawayo, and Chirundu on the border with Zambia.

According to Mr. Mombeshora, transportation has been arranged and personal protective equipment has been prepared, while emergency coordination mechanisms remain operational. He also noted that although no cases of the virus have been reported, Zimbabwe remains on high alert and has activated preparedness measures and incident management systems under a comprehensive operational response plan.

Minister Mombeshora affirmed: "The surveillance system is fully operational. Screening has been intensified at all border crossings and health workers are receiving ongoing training on infection detection, prevention and case management. The Zimbabwean government will also strengthen public awareness campaigns about the disease, urging people to be vigilant and seek immediate medical attention if symptoms appear."

According to VNA

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