WHO chief says suspected Ebola deaths at 220 and 'epidemic is outpacing us'
The WHO chief reported 220 suspected deaths in the ongoing Ebola outbreak, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. He noted that the epidemic is progressing faster than response efforts, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Uganda has also confirmed additional cases, raising concerns about the outbreak's spread.
- ▪The current Ebola outbreak has resulted in 220 suspected deaths.
- ▪Countries bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo are urged to take immediate action.
- ▪The outbreak has been declared a public health emergency of international concern.
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WHO chief says suspected Ebola deaths at 220 and 'epidemic is outpacing us'Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus attends an ACANU briefing in Geneva, Switzerland, April 29, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File PhotoPublished May 25, 2026, 08:18 PMUpdated May 25, 2026, 08:18 PMMay 25 - The director-general of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said on Monday that there had been 220 suspected deaths in the current Ebola outbreak and that a delay in detecting cases meant responders were now "playing catch-up"."We are urgently scaling up operations, but at the moment the epidemic is outpacing us," Tedros said, adding that countries bordering the…
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