WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
Summary
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a global health emergency after over 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths. The outbreak is caused by a rare Ebola variant called the Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved treatments or vaccines.Key Facts
- WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the emergency declaration.
- More than 300 suspected Ebola cases and 88 deaths have been reported.
- The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, a rare strain of Ebola.
- This virus has caused only three outbreaks, including this one.
- The outbreak began in eastern Congo’s Ituri province near Uganda and South Sudan.
- Congo has almost all reported cases; Uganda has two confirmed cases, both linked to travel from Congo.
- WHO said the outbreak is not at the level of a pandemic like COVID-19.
- Authorities do not recommend closing international borders to stop the virus spread.
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