WHO chief visits Bunia, epicentre of the Ebola outbreak
Summary
WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited Bunia in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where a large Ebola outbreak is happening. There are over 1,000 suspected cases and more than 200 confirmed cases, and the outbreak is growing faster than health officials can respond.Key Facts
- The Ebola outbreak is centered in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
- There are 1,028 suspected cases of Ebola.
- There are 225 confirmed cases of Ebola.
- This is the third-largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded.
- Health officials say the outbreak is spreading faster than their efforts to control it.
- WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is personally visiting the affected area.
- The visit aims to support efforts to contain the virus and coordinate response activities.
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