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Ebola outbreak 'can be stopped,' WHO chief says as he arrives in Congo

Ebola outbreak 'can be stopped,' WHO chief says as he arrives in Congo

Summary

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) arrived in Kinshasa, Congo, to help fight a rare Ebola outbreak. The efforts face challenges like limited medical supplies, distrust from local people, and violence from armed groups.

Key Facts

  • The Ebola outbreak is caused by a rare type of the virus.
  • Authorities in Congo have reported 906 suspected Ebola cases.
  • There have been 223 suspected deaths linked to the outbreak.
  • WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus came to show support and encourage community cooperation.
  • Medical teams are struggling due to a lack of equipment.
  • Some local people do not trust health workers, making containment harder.
  • Armed groups in the region are causing security problems for responders.
  • Uganda closed its border with Congo to prevent the virus from spreading.
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