Congolese authorities are carrying out Ebola and cholera screening for all 255 passengers aboard a boat intercepted on the Congo River. Ebola cases have recently been reported there, with at least four deaths. Kamba added there had been no Ebola cases in Mongala Province – where the passenger who died disembarked – contrary to earlier reports. Official figures show that there have been 3,973 confirmed cases and 1,801 deaths – the second deadliest Ebola outbreak. There are currently more than 17,000 people under monitoring after coming into contact with Ebola cases, 674 patients in isolation or treatment across five provinces, and 776 recoveries, according to authorities.