The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated on June 3, 2026, that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a significant head start, and efforts to control it are still lagging. He noted that while the medical community is making progress in testing and response, the region continues to face challenges, including militant attacks.
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WHO Chief Acknowledges Challenges in Congo's Ebola Outbreak Response
On June 3, 2026, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus commented on the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, indicating that response efforts are still behind despite improvements in testing. He highlighted the impact of militant attacks on the region's health response.
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