WHO chief to meet Congo president as Ebola spread warning issued
The World Health Organization director will meet the Congolese president amid reports that Ebola may have circulated undetected for months. Health authorities continue surveillance and contact tracing in affected areas.
rte.ieA health monitoring group stated that the virus likely circulated for several months before detection, complicating containment efforts.
Current response measures Health teams have expanded contact tracing and surveillance in the affected region. Officials said additional resources are being deployed to support case investigation and community engagement.
Next steps The planned meeting is expected to address coordination between national authorities and international partners. Further updates on case numbers and containment progress are anticipated in the coming days.
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