Health authorities in Brazil have isolated two people suspected of carrying the Ebola virus as concerns grow over the worsening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The development comes as Congo’s latest outbreak has crossed 1,000 confirmed infections, prompting increased monitoring by health agencies worldwide. Brazil Takes Precautionary Measures Brazilian health officials placed…
The World Health Organization has warned that the Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a “catastrophic collision” of Ebola and armed conflict as the outbreak continues spreading across eastern regions of the country. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said ongoing violence in eastern DR Congo is severely damaging efforts to contain the deadly outbreak. Health…
The World Health Organization has said the current Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda does not qualify as a global public health emergency at this stage. Health officials stated that the situation is being closely monitored as authorities continue surveillance, testing and containment measures in affected regions. The agency said response teams are working with…
