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Ebola Outbreak in Eastern DR Congo Kills Over 1,800 as Conflict Hinders Containment
The head of the World Health Organization urged an immediate ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo to allow Ebola containment efforts to catch up with a fast-moving outbreak. Uganda closed its border with the DRC in response to the health emergency.
May 27, 2:50 PM·1m read3 sources
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The head of the World Health Organization called for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo to help contain a spreading Ebola outbreak. ” He announced plans to travel to the DRC this week.
The UN agency warned that armed violence, mass displacement and acute hunger already present in the region are complicating containment measures. The outbreak is centered in Ituri province, where health teams face restricted access due to ongoing clashes. Uganda closed its border with the DRC to reduce the risk of cross-border transmission.
Tedros posted on social media that the Ebola outbreak in Ituri province was outpacing the response. He said on Monday that he would travel to the DRC this week. >"The region was in the midst of a catastrophic collision of disease and conflict with the Ebola outbreak in Ituri province outpacing the response.
