WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency due to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. This decision follows the reporting of 80 suspected deaths and nine confirmed cases of the virus. The declaration aims to mobilize international support and resources to combat the outbreak effectively.
- ▪The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
- ▪There have been 80 suspected deaths and nine laboratory-confirmed cases reported.
- ▪The declaration is intended to facilitate international cooperation and resource mobilization.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo, UgandaReutersPublished 6 seconds agoThe World Health Organization on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, after 80 suspected deaths and nine laboratory-confirmed cases.ReutersPlease enable JavaScript to view this content.ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountMost PopularIsrael says Hamas military chief killed in air strike on GazaVideo1:40ISIS second in command killed by U.S.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The Globe and Mail.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from The Globe and Mail
