Ebola Emergency Declared in DRC and Uganda
The WHO has declared an Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda a 'public health emergency of international concern.' The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has resulted in 80 suspected deaths and eight laboratory-confirmed cases. The situation does not yet qualify as a pandemic emergency.
The World Health Organization on Sunday classified an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda as a 'public health emergency of international concern.'
The outbreak, which is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, doesn't currently meet the criteria for a pandemic emergency, according to the WHO.
As of Saturday, there have been 80 suspected deaths, eight laboratory-confirmed cases, and 246 suspected cases reported in DRC's Ituri province. Additionally, cases were reported in Uganda and the DRC capital, Kinshasa, from travelers returning from affected areas.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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