WHO Director-General Expresses Concern Over DRC, Uganda Ebola Outbreak
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has voiced profound concern regarding the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. Following his second visit to the affected regions since the outbreak began on May 15, Ghebreyesus highlighted its severity as the third largest on record. The situation was declared a public health emergency of international concern on May 17, with at least 708 confirmed cases and 141 deaths reported across both nations.
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has expressed significant concern regarding the Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. He described the challenging conditions observed during his second visit to the impacted areas.
The outbreak, which was officially declared on May 15, has been identified as the third largest on record. Two days later, on May 17, the WHO designated it a public health emergency of international concern.
Combined, the two countries have reported at least 708 confirmed cases to date. The outbreak has also resulted in 141 fatalities.
According to STAT News, Director-General Ghebreyesus shared his profound worries in an exclusive interview.
