Nigeria, Sept. 5 -- Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Kasai Province, where 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths, including four health workers, have been confirmed.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) in a statement on Thursday, said the outbreak has spread to Bulape and Mweka health zones in Kasai Province.

The cases presented symptoms including fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, and haemorrhage.

The outbreak comes as Central and West Africa face multiple overlapping health crises, including cholera and malnutrition.

The DRC has experienced 15 Ebola outbreaks since the disease was first identified in 1976. Its last outbreak in 2022 was brought under control with...