WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda a global health emergency as cases top 300

Author: news24.comPublished on: May 17, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda a global health emergency as cases top 300

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a global health emergency. The number of cases has surpassed 300, raising concerns about the spread of the disease. Health authorities are ramping up efforts to contain the outbreak and protect vulnerable populations.

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