WHO chief says five Ebola cases have recovered WHO boss Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says while there's no vaccine or treatment for Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo virus, it can be survived with medical care. AAP · May 31
WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo Five patients have recovered from the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in eastern Congo, offering hope amid an outbreak that has infected 134 people and caused 18 confirmed deaths in Congo and neighbouring Uganda, according to the World Health Organization. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the recoveries during the… The Economic Times · May 31
Five Ebola patients recover amid Congo outbreak, WHO chief says The health organization said authorities have reported 134 confirmed cases in Congo and neighboring Ugan The Independent UK · May 31
WHO calls for community cooperation to contain Ebola outbreak in DRC Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus makes appeal after protests against protocols for handling victims’ bodies in Ituri province The Guardian - UK · May 31
What to know about the outbreak of a rare kind of Ebola as cases outpace response A rare Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly in Congo and Uganda. The Bundibugyo virus has no approved treatments. Health workers face challenges due to conflict and a distrustful population. International aid is arriving, but the response struggles to keep pace with the escalating crisis. The World Health Organization has declared… The Economic Times · May 31
Five Ebola patients recover in Congo as WHO opens new treatment centre Five patients infected with a rare Ebola strain have recovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with four set for discharge from a new treatment center. This marks the first documented recovery from the Bundibugyo strain, as the WHO urges early medical attention amidst community resistance and a rapidly spreading… The Times of India · May 31
The Independent UK · May 31 WHO chief hails 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo The World Health Organization reports that five patients have recovered from a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo
The Times of India · May 31 WHO urges countries to reconsider travel restrictions amid Ebola outbreak WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged nations to reconsider travel bans and border closures hindering the Ebola response in DRC and Uganda. He emphasised that such restrictions erode trust and transparency, crucial for effective containment. Despite rising cases, the WHO expressed confidence in Congo's ability to manage the outbreak, citing…