WHO calls the latest Ebola outbreak ‘deeply concerning’: What to know
The World Health Organization has expressed deep concern over the escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with over 131 deaths reported. The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo virus, which lacks a known vaccine or treatment, raising alarms among health officials. As the virus spreads into urban areas, the CDC has implemented emergency measures to protect public health in the United States.
- ▪The Ebola outbreak has resulted in at least 131 deaths and 531 suspected cases.
- ▪The Bundibugyo virus involved in this outbreak has no known vaccine or treatment.
- ▪The outbreak has spread into urban areas, including Kampala and Goma.
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The head of the World Health Organization said he’s “deeply concerned about the scale and speed” of the Ebola outbreak sweeping through the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda after the death toll climbed above 100 people early this week. At least 131 people have died and 531 cases are suspected in the outbreak, according to Congolese health authorities. The outbreak has alarmed health officials around the world because the rare Ebola strain involved, known as the Bundibugyo virus, has no known vaccine or treatment.
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