WHO chief rallies community in Congo's Ebola response, calls for more funding
The WHO chief emphasized the importance of community involvement in combating the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. With over 1,000 suspected cases reported, he called for increased international funding to support the response efforts. Medical organizations have noted that this outbreak is spreading at an unprecedented rate, highlighting the urgent need for resources and support.
- ▪WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Congo to coordinate the Ebola response.
- ▪1,028 suspected cases of Ebola have been recorded by Congolese authorities.
- ▪Tedros called for more international support, stating that only a third of the funding requirements have been met.
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WHO chief rallies community in Congo's Ebola response, calls for more fundingSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 30, 2026, 07:54 PMUpdated May 30, 2026, 07:54 PMMay 30 - The World Health Organisation chief on Saturday called on communities in the centre of the Congo's latest Ebola outbreak to play a central role in fighting the disease.WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday to coordinate the response to the Ebola outbreak, for which 1,028 suspected cases had been recorded by Friday, according to Congolese authorities."The communities understand the problems better and they know the solution as well," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters after arriving in Bunia, the…
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