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DR Congo Faces 17th Ebola Outbreak; WHO Declares Health Emergency
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DR Congo Faces 17th Ebola Outbreak; WHO Declares Health Emergency

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing its 17th Ebola outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain.
  • The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency of international concern.
  • As of the latest report, there are 321 confirmed cases and 116 suspected cases in Congo, with 41 deaths, and nine cases and one death in Uganda.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is grappling with its 17th Ebola outbreak, specifically the Bundibugyo strain, prompting the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency of international concern. This declaration signifies the gravity of the situation and the need for a coordinated global response.

According to WHO spokesperson Christian Lindmeier, the outbreak has resulted in 321 confirmed cases and 116 suspected cases within Congo. Tragically, 41 deaths have been recorded. The virus has also spread to neighboring Uganda, where nine confirmed cases and one death have been linked to the outbreak.

The African Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the epidemic on May 15. The swift response from the WHO underscores the potential for rapid escalation and the critical importance of containment measures in affected regions.

public health emergency of international concern

— World Health OrganizationThe World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak a 'public health emergency of international concern'.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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