WHO considers use of experimental vaccines as Ebola cases and deaths rise in DRC
The World Health Organization has expressed deep concern over the escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. With at least 500 suspected cases and 130 deaths reported, the situation is critical, particularly in the north-eastern province of Ituri. The WHO has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern and is mobilizing resources to combat the spread of the virus.
- ▪At least 500 suspected cases of Ebola have been reported in DRC since the outbreak began.
- ▪The WHO has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
- ▪Reports indicate significant population movement in the area due to conflict, complicating containment efforts.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
World Health Organization workers mobilising 4.7 tonnes of medical supplies and emergency kits to support the areas affected by the outbreak. Photograph: World Health Organization/ReutersView image in fullscreenWorld Health Organization workers mobilising 4.7 tonnes of medical supplies and emergency kits to support the areas affected by the outbreak. Photograph: World Health Organization/ReutersEbolaWHO head ‘deeply concerned’ by Ebola outbreak as cases and deaths surge in DRCAt least 130 people thought to have been killed, says Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus before emergency meeting ‘It’s heartbreaking’: panic in eastern DRC over return of Ebola Supported byAbout this contentKat Lay in Geneva and agencies Tue 19 May 2026 05.03 EDTLast modified on Tue 19 May 2026 05.09 EDTSharePrefer the…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at World news | The Guardian.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from World news | The Guardian
