The World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially classified the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. This declaration was made in response to the increasing number of reported cases, the potential for cross-border transmission, and the considerable uncertainties regarding the extent of the epidemic. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized the need for immediate global attention and coordinated efforts to address the outbreak effectively. The announcement aims to mobilize resources and support for the affected regions to contain the spread of the virus.
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