WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
Summary
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and neighboring Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. There have been more than 300 suspected Ebola cases and 88 deaths, but WHO said this situation is not as severe as a pandemic and advised against closing borders.Key Facts
- WHO announced the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda as an international health emergency.
- Over 300 people are suspected to have Ebola in the affected areas.
- 88 people have died from Ebola in this outbreak.
- WHO clarified this outbreak is not on the level of a pandemic like COVID-19.
- The organization advised countries not to close their international borders because of this outbreak.
- The announcement was made by WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
- The outbreak affects both Congo and neighboring Uganda in Africa.
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