Ebola spread in DR Congo sparks global alarm as WHO chief arrives

Ebola spread in DR Congo intensifies as WHO chief lands

Medical humanitarian group MSF labelled the surge as “deeply alarming” while Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus touched down in North Kivu to assess the crisis. The virus, now reported in four new districts, threatens to outpace containment measures.

“If transmission is not halted soon, the regional health systems will be overwhelmed,” warned MSF spokesperson.

WHO officials are coordinating with local authorities, deploying rapid‑response teams and expanding vaccine corridors. The situation draws heightened scrutiny from the international community, with Reuters following the developments closely.

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