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WHO medical team in hazmat suits responding to a global Ebola emergency in a tense, dimly lit setting.

WHO Declares Global Emergency Over Ebola Outbreak

As of June 11, the Democratic Republic of Congo reported 689 confirmed cases and 139 deaths from Ebola, prompting the World Health Organization to declare a global emergency, according to the BBC .

Dr. Chloe O'Connell· Jun 14· 3 min read

Ebola outbreak control challenges mount in DRC amid rising cases

On May 15, lab tests confirmed the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola not only in the Democratic Republic of Congo but also in Kampala, Uganda, signaling a dangerous cross-border escalation of an outbrea

Maria Flores· May 30· 2 min