WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak a Global Health Emergency
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern following 80 deaths. Officials report that the Bundibugyo virus strain lacks approved vaccines, prompting the CDC to activate its emergency response center.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern after 80 deaths. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain, has spread across three health zones in Ituri province. WHO warned of a high risk for further transmission to neighboring countries sharing land borders with the DRC.
