WHO Chief lands in eastern Congo's Ituri province, epicentre of Ebola, as outbreak outpaces response
The WHO Chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has arrived in eastern Congo's Ituri province to address a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak. Despite improved health facilities and new aid, the situation remains critical with 906 suspected cases and 223 deaths reported. Tedros emphasized the need for comprehensive support to combat the disease at its epicenter and expressed confidence in the DRC's ability to manage the outbreak.
- ▪Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Bunia, the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak.
- ▪Authorities reported 906 suspected Ebola cases and 223 suspected deaths.
- ▪The Bundibugyo virus currently has no approved treatment or vaccine.
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The Head and Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday (May 30, 2026) arrived in eastern Congo's Bunia, a city at the heart of an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola, where the virus still spreads faster than the response, despite better-organised health facilities and new aid arrivals.Dr. Tedros is expected to visit a treatment centre and meet local authorities, health workers and affected families in Bunia.“The best way to address this is to provide all the necessary support to fight the disease at its epicentre and to continue offering every assistance needed,” Tedros told reporters late Friday (May 29, 2026).Authorities have reported 906 suspected Ebola cases and 223 suspected deaths, the WHO said.
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