WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreaks in Congo, Uganda
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreaks in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern due to over 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths. The outbreaks, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, are not classified as a pandemic-level emergency. WHO advises against closing international borders in response to the situation.
- ▪WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the Ebola outbreaks a public health emergency of international concern.
- ▪There have been more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths in Congo and Uganda.
- ▪The Bundibugyo virus outbreak does not meet the criteria for a pandemic emergency like COVID-19.
- ▪WHO recommends against the closure of international borders.
- ▪The declaration was made on Sunday following an emergency meeting.
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A health worker sprays disinfectant on his colleague after working at an Ebola treatment center in Beni, eastern Congo, Sept. 9, 2018. AP-YonhapABUJA, Nigeria — WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the Ebola disease outbreaks in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths.In a post on X, the World Health Organization said the outbreaks caused by the Bundibugyo virus does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency like the COVID-19 pandemic, and advised against the closure of international borders.
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