WHO to hold emergency committee meeting as Ebola death toll rises to 131
Summary
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has caused about 131 deaths out of 513 suspected cases, spreading into Uganda as well. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared it an international health emergency and is holding an emergency meeting to decide the next steps, as there is no approved vaccine for the virus strain causing this outbreak.Key Facts
- The Ebola outbreak in the DRC has an estimated 131 deaths and 513 suspected cases.
- The WHO declared this Ebola outbreak a global health emergency.
- The virus is spreading to neighboring Uganda and other provinces in the DRC.
- The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has no approved vaccine and can kill up to half of those infected.
- A WHO emergency committee of experts will meet to discuss possible vaccine solutions and response strategies.
- The vaccine Ervebo, used for another Ebola strain, may offer some protection but is not officially approved for Bundibugyo.
- WHO is sending medical supplies and protective gear to help fight the outbreak.
- Germany will treat a U.S. citizen who caught Ebola in the DRC, with U.S. health authorities involved.
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