The World Health Organization reported on Friday that confirmed cases of Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Gabon and Congo had risen to 32. The death toll stood at 23, while an additional 10 suspected cases were under investigation.

On Wednesday, WHO said that 191 people believed to have come in contact with blood or other fluids from infected persons were being monitored. On Friday, it said the number had risen to 242.

Ebola broke out in Gabon's Ogooue-Ivindo province late last month. It was later detected across the border in Congo. An international team, in collaboration with the health ministries of the two countries, have been working to contain the disease and prevent the virus from spreading.