WHO chief ‘deeply concerned about the scale and speed’ of Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization's Director-General expressed serious concern regarding the rapid spread of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. With over 500 suspected cases and 131 fatalities reported, the situation is alarming, particularly due to cases emerging in urban areas. The WHO has allocated emergency funding to assist local authorities in managing the outbreak and is convening an Emergency Committee to address the crisis.
- ▪There are at least 500 suspected cases and 130 suspected deaths from the Ebola outbreak.
- ▪The outbreak has affected both the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with confirmed cases in both countries.
- ▪The WHO has approved $3.9 million in emergency funding to support the response efforts.
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Open this photo in gallery:A mother helps her children wash their hands before entering Kyeshero Hospital, as part of Ebola prevention measures in Goma, on Monday.Jospin Mwisha/AFP via Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe head of the World Health Organization expressed deep concern on Tuesday at the speed and scale of the Ebola outbreak, as the number of cases rises.There have been at least 500 suspected cases and 130 suspected deaths from Ebola since the new outbreak began, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said.Later figures put the toll at 131 fatalities associated with the outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
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