WHO says risk of global spread of Ebola outbreak is low, but high at national, regional levels
The outbreak has 51 confirmed cases in Congo and two in Uganda, with no approved medicines or vaccines, WHO said.
- On Wednesday, the World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, noting regional and national risks remain high in Congo and Uganda despite low global spread risk.
- WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reported 51 confirmed cases in Ituri and North Kivu, with concerns regarding the "scale and speed" of the outbreak prompting the emergency declaration.
- The outbreak has caused 134 suspected deaths and could last at least another two months, while Dr. Didier Pay, a former director of the Mongbwalu General Hospital, reported his clinic is treating around 30 Ebola patients.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters on Tuesday that the Trump administration would "lean into" Ebola response efforts, prioritizing funding for 50 emergency clinics in affected areas.
- Residents face rising costs as disinfectants increase from 2,500 to 10,000 Congolese francs amid supply shortages, while no approved medicines or vaccines exist to treat the Bundibugyo virus.
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Ebola Outbreak: Risk of Ebola Disease Outbreak Spread Is High Locally but Low Globally, Says WHO | 🌎 LatestLY
The risk assessment came as the leader of the WHO team in Congo said the outbreak, which has led to 134 suspected deaths, could last at least another two months as aid efforts intensified on to stem the spread. WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, requiring a coordinated response. On Tuesday it expressed concern over the 'scale and speed' of the outbreak. 🌎 Ebola Outbreak: Risk of Ebola Disease…
The risk of Ebola transmission is high regionally, but low globally, according to the WHO. The outbreak is not considered a "pandemic emergency."
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WHO says risk of global spread of Ebola outbreak is low, but high at national, regional levels
The risk of global spread of the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda is high at national, regional levels but low at the global level, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said.
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