As WHO sounds alarm over Ebola in DRC, what can be learned from previous outbreaks?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing a new Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo variant, raising concerns about the lessons learned from past outbreaks. The World Health Organization declared a public health emergency within 48 hours, a significant improvement from previous delays. However, challenges such as political tensions and social practices continue to complicate the response efforts.
- ▪The WHO declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern within 48 hours.
- ▪The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo variant of Ebola, which has not been previously vaccinated against.
- ▪Political tensions and social practices in the DRC have historically complicated the response to Ebola outbreaks.
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Students in the DRC wash their hands as a preventive measure. The WHO declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern within 48 hours. Photograph: Marie Jeanne Munyerenkana/EPAView image in fullscreenStudents in the DRC wash their hands as a preventive measure. The WHO declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern within 48 hours. Photograph: Marie Jeanne Munyerenkana/EPAEbolaAnalysisWhy the lessons of the DRC’s last Ebola outbreak are being tested againPeter Beaumont Senior international correspondentThe emergency caused by the Bundibugyo variant has revived fears shaped by conflict, mistrust and delayed detection, even as the WHO moves quicklySupported byAbout this contentTue 19 May 2026 08.51 EDTLast modified on Tue 19 May 2026 09.05…
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