WHO evaluates vaccines as efforts ramp up to control Ebola outbreak
Summary
The World Health Organization (WHO) is checking if any vaccines or treatments can help stop a spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The outbreak has caused over 130 deaths and more than 500 infections, and the WHO says it may last a long time.Key Facts
- The Ebola outbreak is happening in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- At least 131 people have died, and over 500 are infected.
- Ebola is a contagious disease causing severe bleeding (haemorrhagic fever).
- The WHO has declared the outbreak an international health emergency.
- The WHO is evaluating possible vaccines and treatments to control the outbreak.
- The outbreak is expected to continue for an extended period.
- Health efforts are increasing to try to limit the spread of the disease.
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