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Africa CDC, WHO urge community action as DRC Ebola outbreak worsens
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Main storyThe Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have called for urgent, community-led action to contain the worsening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
The mission was led by WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, Africa CDC Director-General Dr Jean Kaseya and WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr Mohamed Janabi.
Health agencies say stronger community participation and sustained investment are essential to slowing transmission and preventing further regional spread.
“Africa CDC and WHO pledged continued technical support while advising countries to strengthen surveillance instead of imposing unnecessary travel or trade restrictions.”
Bottom lineHealth authorities say containing the Ebola outbreak in the DRC will depend on stronger community engagement, faster detection and sustained investment in frontline response systems.