WHO Director-General Visits Ebola Site in DR Congo
The number of suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has passed 1,000. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is visiting Bunia to assess the response.
France 24Health workers are reporting new cases each day. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Bunia on Saturday. He is scheduled to meet local health teams and review containment measures.
Response on the Ground Congolese authorities are working to distribute protective equipment that remains in short supply. Officials are also seeking to build community cooperation to limit further transmission. The visit comes as the death toll continues to increase. No additional timeline for new interventions has been announced.
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