WHO Chief Warns of Rising Ebola Threat as Congo-Uganda Outbreak Spreads
Health officials are raising concern over a growing Ebola outbreak affecting parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring Uganda, with the head of the World Health Organization warning that the situation remains dangerous and requires an urgent international response.
Health officials are raising concern over a growing Ebola outbreak affecting parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring Uganda, with the head of the World Health Organization warning that the situation remains dangerous and requires an urgent international response.
Authorities say efforts to contain the virus are being challenged by cross-border movement, limited healthcare resources, and difficulties in tracking infections. Health workers are intensifying surveillance, testing, and vaccination campaigns in affected communities to prevent further spread.
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The outbreak has renewed fears about regional health security, as both countries work with international partners to strengthen emergency response measures and protect vulnerable populations. The WHO has emphasized the need for stronger cooperation, funding, and rapid action to avoid a wider public health crisis.
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