WHO chief concerned at speed and scale of Ebola outbreak
The WHO chief has expressed significant concern regarding the rapid spread of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. With over 500 suspected cases and 131 fatalities reported, the situation is alarming, particularly with cases emerging in urban areas. The WHO is mobilizing resources and has approved emergency funding to assist local authorities in managing the outbreak.
- ▪There have been at least 500 suspected cases and 130 suspected deaths from Ebola since the outbreak began.
- ▪The WHO has confirmed 33 cases in Congo and two in neighboring Uganda.
- ▪The WHO has approved $3.9 million in emergency funding to support the response to the outbreak.
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World News WHO chief concerned at speed and scale of Ebola outbreak By Reuters Published May 19, 2026, 6:52 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The head of the World Health Organization expressed deep concern on Tuesday at the speed and scale of the Ebola outbreak, as the number of cases rises. There have been at least 500 suspected cases and 130 suspected deaths from Ebola since the new outbreak began, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. Later figures put the toll at 131 fatalities associated with the outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
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