WHO declares global health emergency: Ebola kills over 130 in DR Congo

The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak centred in the Democratic Republic of Congo an international public health emergency, with more than 130 deaths and over 600 infections confirmed.

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WHO declares global health emergency: Ebola kills over 130 in DR Congo — Vaccination and medical preparedness ramp up amid the Ebola outbreak.

Geneva, May 20. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak centred in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) a public health emergency of international concern.

Worrying numbers

According to the agency, the outbreak has so far claimed more than 130 lives and infected over 600 people. Given the fast-spreading infection, alertness has been raised globally.

What the emergency means

A "public health emergency of international concern" is the WHO's highest alert level. The declaration paves the way for rapid deployment of resources, vaccines, and medical teams to the affected region, and boosts coordination between countries.

Response and preparedness

Health agencies are stepping up contact tracing, vaccination, and isolation measures in affected areas. Experts have advised neighbouring countries to strengthen border surveillance and screening to keep the infection from spreading.

Source: World Health Organization

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