WHO declares global health emergency as Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak spreads in Central Africa
The World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency over a Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak spreading through the Democratic Republic of Congo and into Uganda. Congo has now confirmed 808 cases and 192 deaths, and officials say this strain is harder to contain than the
Central Africa is facing its most dangerous Ebola outbreak in years. The World Health Organization declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in May as the Bundibugyo virus moved through the Democratic Republic of Congo and crossed into Uganda. Congo has confirmed 808 cases and 192 deaths, with the eastern province of Ituri hardest hit at 738 cases across 20 health zones. Uganda has reported 19 cases and two deaths. Officials say the Bundibugyo strain is harder to detect and contain than the more familiar Zaire form of Ebola. Source: WHO.