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Explainer: Why the Ebola outbreak is a global health emergency
Health & ScienceThe Financial Express19 May, 05:11 pmAtlasHour
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Explainer: Why the Ebola outbreak is a global health emergency

The World Health Organisation has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern after cases linked to the rare Bundibugyo virus strain were detected. Health authorities have warned of significant regional spread risks due to cross-border travel and population movement.

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The World Health Organisation has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern after cases linked to the rare Bundibugyo virus strain were detected.

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