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Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo - still not a global threat

No need to declare a “public health emergency of international concern”

12-Apr-2019

Key points from article :

WHO has still not declared a “public health emergency of international concern” in DRC.

2nd biggest Ebola outbreak in history started in August 2018, infected 1206 and killed 764.

Very high risk of spreading to neighbouring countries due to rising security incidents.

Difficult to monitor the virus spread, vaccinate people and to trace contacts.

Cases increased in recent weeks, but risk of spreading globally is very low according to WHO.

More financial support is needed to tackle this deadly viral disease.

Death occurs by dehydration and multiple organ failure.

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Jeremy Farrar

Director of the Wellcome Trust.

World Health Organization (WHO)

Specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health

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Ebola