WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern
Summary
The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern due to risks of spread to neighbouring countries.
Key Points
- The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern.
- The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, with 80 suspected deaths and multiple confirmed cases in DRC and Uganda.
- International spread of the virus has already been documented, prompting heightened screening and travel advisories.
- The WHO advised isolation of confirmed cases and contact monitoring but urged against closing borders to avoid unmonitored crossings.
