Spread of Ebola in DRC ‘outpacing’ response efforts, warns WHO
The World Health Organization has raised alarms about the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, stating that it is outpacing response efforts. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized the urgency for neighboring countries to take action as the situation worsens. Attacks on health facilities in Ituri province have further complicated the response to the epidemic.
- ▪The WHO has reported 220 suspected deaths in the current Ebola outbreak in the DRC.
- ▪Attacks on health facilities in Ituri province have hindered the response to the outbreak.
- ▪Two new Ebola cases were confirmed in Uganda, bringing the total to seven.
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Health workers at the weekend prepare to transport the body of an Ebola victim for a safe burial at a hospital in Bunia, Ituri province, DRC. Photograph: EPAView image in fullscreenHealth workers at the weekend prepare to transport the body of an Ebola victim for a safe burial at a hospital in Bunia, Ituri province, DRC. Photograph: EPADemocratic Republic of the CongoSpread of Ebola in DRC ‘outpacing’ response efforts, warns WHODirector general of World Health Organization urges neighbouring countries to take immediate actionCarlos Mureithi in NairobiMon 25 May 2026 13.00 EDTLast modified on Mon 25 May 2026 13.17 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak is outpacing response efforts and countries neighbouring the Democratic…
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