WHO warns Ebola had ‘big head-start’ but response ‘catching up’

Vanguardngr | 04-06-2026 04:53am |

The World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Wednesday that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in central Africa has resulted in 61 confirmed fatalities. The organization highlighted that the outbreak had gained significant momentum, describing it as having a "big head-start." Additionally, WHO officials indicated that the implementation of blanket travel restrictions is complicating the response efforts to contain the virus and mitigate its spread.

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