WHO warns Ebola outbreak may set record
The World Health Organization has announced that the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo poses a significant threat, as it is following a trajectory that could become one of the most dangerous in history, with more than 28,000 cases and 11,000 deaths recorded during the 2014-2016 outbreak. It is worth noting that the current outbreak differs because it is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, for which there are no approved vaccines or treatments. The cases are concentrated in the eastern part of the country, with faster spread than containment efforts can manage and a delayed early detection. This outbreak is considered more dangerous than previous ones due to its rapid transmission and the absence of effective treatments, necessitating urgent efforts to trace contacts and contain it more effectively.
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