WHO urges Democratic Republic of Congo’s neighbours to act immediately on Ebola risk
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged neighboring countries of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to take immediate action against the Ebola outbreak. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlighted the rapid spread of the virus and the challenges posed by insecurity and distrust in affected communities. The outbreak has resulted in confirmed deaths and a significant number of suspected cases, with the potential for wider regional impact.
- ▪The WHO has recorded 10 confirmed Ebola deaths and 220 suspected deaths in the DRC since mid-May.
- ▪One confirmed death and six infections have been reported in neighboring Uganda.
- ▪Ten other African countries are considered at risk of infection due to the outbreak.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 44 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns — BBC News — World
- ▪ WHO warns of 'catastrophic collision' of Ebola and war in DR Congo — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ DRC facing ‘catastrophic collision’ of Ebola and war, WHO chief warns — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ DR Congo facing 'catastrophic collision' of Ebola and war, WHO chief warns — France 24 (EN)
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 06:45:00 +0800 |
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WHO urges Democratic Republic of Congo’s neighbours to act immediately on Ebola riskSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxHealth workers disinfecting a public market in Bunia, as part of the response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo on May 23.PHOTO: ARLETTE BASHIZI/NYTIMES Published May 26, 2026, 06:45 AMUpdated May 26, 2026, 06:45 AMGENEVA - States neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are at great danger from Ebola and should act immediately to counter the deadly virus, the head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on May 25.“Countries bordering DRC are at especially high risk and should take immediate action,” said WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, adding that he would travel on May 26 to the DRC, the vast,…
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