WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo a Global Health Emergency The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) a global health emergency, sparking concerns about the spread of the highly contagious and deadly virus beyond national borders.
This decision was made after a surge in cases and deaths in recent weeks, with the number of new infections rising rapidly despite efforts to contain the outbreak.
WHO's Criteria for Declaring an Ebola Outbreak a Global Health Emergency The WHO has established strict criteria for declaring an outbreak a global health emergency.