Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says
The World Health Organization's director-general said the Ebola outbreak declared in DR Congo on May 15 has already caused more than 2,000 deaths and is on track to become the deadliest in the disease's history. Thousands more cases continue to be reported.
The World Health Organization's director-general said the Ebola outbreak formally declared in DR Congo on May 15 has already caused more than 2,000 deaths and, at its current pace, is set to become the deadliest in the disease's history. He stressed that thousands of new cases continue to be reported.
Health officials say vaccine and treatment teams face serious difficulty reaching some areas because of ongoing conflict, with the presence of armed groups also preventing health workers from moving safely through affected regions.
International aid organizations are calling for faster vaccine deliveries and increased funding. The WHO has warned that bringing the outbreak under control could take months rather than weeks.
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