WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
▸ Part of: WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo a Global Health Emergency
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, with over 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths. A confirmed case in Kinshasa, Congo's capital, suggests a possible wider spread. The WHO advised against closing international borders and called for a coordinated international response to the rare, severe, and often fatal disease.
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