WHO chief warns Ebola response is lagging in Congo

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WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Ebola is spreading faster than response efforts in Congo. New cases are doubling in some hotspots, with 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths reported by Monday. The outbreak began in mid-May and is the second-largest on record. It is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved treatment or vaccine.

Some health workers in Ituri province have reportedly stopped work over unpaid wages and poor pay. Doctors Without Borders said the response was not reaching communities quickly enough. The United States announced an additional $242 million for response and preparedness. Africa CDC said efforts would focus on earlier detection, contact tracing, care and community engagement.

The Indian Opinion

The reported scale of the outbreak and delays affecting health workers are serious concerns. However, the available accounts provide limited detail on how quickly funding will reach communities or whether strikes are ending. Dramatic descriptions of the crisis should not replace clear evidence. Public trust, timely payments and transparent updates will be important for judging whether the strengthened response is working.

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