DRC health minister visits hotspot for Ebola outbreak
Summary
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing its 17th outbreak of Ebola, which the World Health Organization has called an international emergency. The DRC’s health minister visited the Ituri province, the area most affected by the virus, where there are concerns that people moving around a lot could spread the disease faster.Key Facts
- The DRC is currently dealing with its 17th Ebola outbreak.
- The World Health Organization has declared this outbreak an international emergency.
- The Ituri province is the hardest-hit area by the Ebola outbreak.
- The DRC’s health minister made a visit to Ituri to assess the situation.
- There are worries that high movement of people in the region might speed up the spread of Ebola.
- Efforts are ongoing to control and prevent further transmission of the virus.
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