WHO raises Ebola public health risk to ‘very high’ in DR Congo
The World Health Organization has raised the public health risk of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to 'very high'. The outbreak, primarily affecting Ituri province, has resulted in 82 confirmed cases and 7 confirmed deaths, with nearly 750 suspected cases reported. Authorities have implemented strict measures, including banning public gatherings and restricting funerals, to control the spread of the virus.
- ▪The WHO upgraded the Ebola outbreak risk in DRC from high to 'very high'.
- ▪There are currently 82 confirmed cases and 177 suspected deaths related to the outbreak.
- ▪Ituri province has implemented measures such as limiting public gatherings to 50 people and restricting funerals.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 25 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 4 centre.
- ▪ Ebola: WHO raises health risk to 'very high' in DR Congo and new cases in Uganda — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ WHO ups risk of national outbreak of Ebola in Congo to 'very high' — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ WHO raises Congo Ebola risk to ’very high’ as cases near 750 — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo — BBC News — Health
- ▪ WHO raises risk of Ebola outbreak in Congo to ‘very high’ at national level — Straits Times — World
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News|EbolaWHO raises Ebola public health risk to ‘very high’ in DR CongoProvincial gov’t in Ituri province, the epicentre of the outbreak, has banned public gatherings to stop the spread of the virus.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoMedical staff wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) carry the body of a patient deceased at the hospital in Rwampara, DRC towards the cemetery on May 21, 2026 [AFP]By Al Jazeera Staff, AFP and ReutersPublished On 22 May 202622 May 2026The World Health Organization (WHO) has upgraded the public health risk of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from high to “very high” as the deadly outbreak continues to spread.WHO chief,…
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