The World Health Organization on Sunday (May 17) declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring Uganda a global health emergency, according to various news outlets. More than 300 suspected cases and at least 88 deaths have been reported.
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The outbreak, according to officials, involves what is being reported as the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola. Officials noted there is no approved vaccine or treatment for this particular strain — and cases have spread from eastern Congo’s Ituri province to Goma and Kinshasa, the Associated Press reported.
African nations are being urged by Africa CDC Director Dr. Jean Kaseya to develop their own vaccines and medicines, according to the latest news reports. WHO has has reportedly deployed emergency teams and supplies, while the CDC reported the risk to the United States remains low.
See related reports below:
Ebola outbreak declared in Congo and Uganda a global health emergency -The World and Everything in It podcast
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda – Associated Press
At least six Americans exposed to Ebola during DR Congo outbreak -BBC
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern -Reuters
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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was compiled from various news outlets by The Baptist Paper.
