WHO urges ceasefire in Congo to contain Ebola as cases surge
The WHO has called for a ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to address a rising Ebola outbreak. The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has led to over 900 suspected cases and more than 200 deaths, with children being significantly affected. Ongoing conflict is complicating the response efforts, as aid groups struggle to provide assistance amidst community distrust and overcrowded camps.
- ▪The WHO has declared the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola an emergency of international concern.
- ▪Over 900 suspected cases and over 200 suspected deaths have been reported in eastern Congo.
- ▪Aid groups are facing challenges due to community distrust and ongoing fighting.
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WHO urges ceasefire in Congo to contain Ebola as cases surgeSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxRed Cross workers wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) carry a coffin with the dead body of a child who died of Ebola, as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain in Mongbwalu, Djugu Territory, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 24, 2026. REUTERS/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere/File PhotoPublished May 27, 2026, 09:29 PMUpdated May 27, 2026, 09:29 PMGENEVA/DAKAR, May 27 - The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday called for a ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in order to contain an Ebola outbreak, saying that ongoing fighting was driving mass displacement and spreading the disease…
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