The World Health Organization has declared the latest Ebola outbreak in central Africa a “public health emergency of international concern” after cases linked to the Democratic Republic of the Congo were confirmed in neighboring Uganda.
Health officials say the outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, a less well-known but still highly dangerous form of the virus.
According to analysis published by The Conversation, the declaration represents the WHO’s highest level of global health alert and is intended to mobilize international cooperation, funding and emergency response efforts. [Read more…] about WHO declares Ebola outbreak global health emergency as cases spread into Uganda