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ICAO ELECTRONIC BULLETIN 2018/53
EBOLA OUTBREAK IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC)
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EB 2018/25 18 May 2018
EBOLA OUTBREAK IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC)
1. An outbreak of Ebola virus disease was declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
on 8 May 2018. As of 15 May 2018, a total of 44 suspected Ebola cases have been reported, including 23 deaths
(3 confirmed Ebola cases and 20 probable) and 21 other suspected cases. (http://www.who.int/csr/don/17-may-
2018-ebola-drc/en/).
2. Ebola is a severe, often fatal illness in humans. The virus is transmitted to people from wild
animals and spreads in the human population through human-to-human transmission. It presents with symptoms of
fever, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, muscle pain, joint pain and sometimes bleeding.
3. The outbreak has been reported in a remote area and appears to be geographically limited. An air-
bridge between Kinshasa, Mbandaka and affected areas has been put in place to deliver supplies and personnel.
WHO is working with the Government and key partners to strengthen coordination of the Ebola response at the
national level, including surveillance activities, case investigation and management, risk communication, contact
tracing and planning of further public health measures such as vaccination campaigns.
4. Nationally, DRC has activated exit screening measures at the international airport at Kinshasa. To
date sixteen countries have implemented entry screening measures, although it has not been confirmed whether it
involves airports. ICAO urges States follow WHO recommendations regarding entry and exit screening measures.
5. In view of available data, the WHO considers the overall risk for spreading of the disease at
national level to be very high. The risk to surrounding countries is considered to be high because of its proximity to
the Congo river; while the international risk is considered to be low. The WHO Director-General has convened an
Emergency Committee on 18 May 2018 to provide advice on whether the current outbreak constitutes a public
health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) as defined in the International Health Regulations (IHR).
6. ICAO is working closely with the WHO in providing guidance to States and aviation stakeholders
regarding measures to be implemented to mitigate transmission of the disease by air transport. International
travellers should be informed about the current Ebola outbreak and should receive advice on prevention and where
to seek medical treatment should they develop Ebola related symptoms. ICAO supports WHO and CDC guidelines
and advise States and stakeholders to review preparedness and response plans; and to monitor and implement
recommendations communicated by the WHO and the Centres for Disease Control (CDC) using the following link:
http://www.afro.who.int/health-topics/disease-outbreaks/outbreaks-and-other-emergencies-updates.
7. ICAO also advises States to consult the Handbook for Management of Public Health Events in Air
Transport. This publication of the WHO is a comprehensive text that draws on the scientific literature and lessons
learned from recent disease outbreaks to provide substantive public health guidance. The guide can be downloaded
using the following link: http://www.who.int/ihr/publications/9789241510165_eng/en/.
8. Currently WHO advises against any restriction of travel and trade to the Democratic Republic of
the Congo, and there are no restrictions of international traffic in place.
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