WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in Congo a Global Health Emergency The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a global health emergency.
This decision comes after several key events, including the start of the outbreak in August 2018 and the rapid spread of the disease.
The Ebola Outbreak in Congo: A Timeline The current outbreak is the second largest on record, with over 3,000 cases reported as of writing.