WHO raises Ebola outbreak risk in DRC to 'very high'
The World Health Organization has updated its risk assessment for the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Suspected cases have increased significantly in a short period. (sources: theguardian, aljazeera, ap, pbs, france24)
The World Health Organization has reported a rapid increase in suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, prompting an upgrade in the public health risk assessment to 'very high.' Local authorities have implemented measures to curb the spread.
- Suspected Ebola cases in the DRC have tripled in one week.
- The WHO has described the situation as 'deeply worrisome.'
- The provincial government in Ituri province has banned public gatherings to help prevent the virus's spread.
Why it matters
The escalation in risk assessment highlights the urgent need for effective response measures to control the outbreak.
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