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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda ‘emergency’ of international concern
At least 80 deaths reported in Congo’s Ituri province while Uganda reports spread from travellers from the DRC
TL;DR
- WHO declared Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern.
- 80 suspected deaths and 246 suspected cases reported in DRC's Ituri province.
- Cases also reported in Uganda and DRC capital Kinshasa, linked to travel from affected areas.
- Africa CDC warned of "active community transmission."
- Insecurity in Ituri province hinders surveillance and response operations.
- DRC faces logistical challenges in delivering aid and expertise due to vast distances and ongoing conflict.