WHO chief says Ebola outbreak in Congo is ‘spreading rapidly’ and upgrades risk assessment
Summary
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading quickly and now poses a very high risk within the country. There are 82 confirmed cases and seven deaths, but many more are suspected. Neighboring Uganda has two cases and one death linked to the outbreak.Key Facts
- WHO raised the risk level in Congo from high to very high.
- There are 82 confirmed Ebola cases and 7 confirmed deaths in Congo.
- Nearly 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths are reported in Congo.
- Uganda has two confirmed Ebola cases from people who traveled from Congo, with one death.
- The risk of Ebola spreading in the region is high but low at the global level.
- The UN released $60 million to help fight Ebola in Congo and nearby countries.
- The United States pledged $23 million to support Ebola response efforts and plans to fund up to 50 treatment clinics in Congo and Uganda.
- Ugandan officials say they have not yet seen any new treatment centers being set up by the U.S. in their country.
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