WHO Chief Visits DR Congo Ebola Epicenter Amid Alarming Spread
The head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, visited the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo, urging safe burials and acknowledging the alarming spread of the disease. His visit comes as aid organizations warn of an unprecedented rate of transmission and difficulties in containing the virus.
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The World Health Organization's Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he wanted to discuss the response to the outbreak with local communities in Ituri province. DR Congo has recorded over 1,000 suspected cases since mid-May.
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UN health chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus landed on Saturday in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) province worst-hit by a severe Ebola outbreak. The World Health Organisation’s director general told reporters in Bunia, capital of Ituri province, that the international community was helping the DRC government cope with the outbreak, but “at the same time, community ownership is important”. He said that was the reason for his trip: “We are here to discuss with the community, to se...
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