WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern
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- The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern."
- The declaration follows reports that at least six Americans in Congo were exposed to the Ebola virus, according to sources.
- A public health emergency of international concern is a formal designation used by the World Health Organization to signal an extraordinary event that constitutes a public health risk...
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a “public health emergency of international concern.”
The declaration follows reports that at least six Americans in Congo were exposed to the Ebola virus, according to sources.
A public health emergency of international concern is a formal designation used by the World Health Organization to signal an extraordinary event that constitutes a public health risk to other states through the international spread of disease.
This status is intended to coordinate an international response to contain the outbreak and prevent further transmission across borders.