WHO declares Ebola outbreak global health emergency, says no approved vaccine

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially classified the current Ebola outbreak associated with the Bundibugyo virus strain as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). In its statement, the WHO emphasized the absence of an approved vaccine or specific treatment for this variant, which is affecting regions in Central Africa. The organization urged global health authorities to enhance surveillance and response efforts to contain the spread of the virus and protect public health.

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