WHO chief warns of accelerating Ebola outbreak as deaths top 130

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned Tuesday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spiraling beyond early estimates. He said he is “deeply concerned” by the speed at which the virus is spreading, noting that Congo health officials have logged ↓ 130 suspected deaths and ↓ 513 probable cases since the first reports emerged over the weekend.

Ebola outbreak accelerates in Congo, WHO warns

Local authorities say the tally could rise further as surveillance teams struggle to reach remote villages. “We are confronting a public health emergency of unprecedented magnitude in this region,” a senior ministry spokesperson told Reuters. The WHO has mobilized additional experts and is urging neighboring nations to heighten border controls.

“The window to contain this virus is closing fast,” the director-general added.

International donors are being pressed to accelerate funding, while the United Nations’ humanitarian arm coordinates with NGOs to establish treatment centers. For ongoing updates, follow coverage from AP News.

Reported by: Elena Rostova

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