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WHO Rapid Risk Assessment on #Ebola caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda:   The risk assessment has been revised: 🔴 Very high at the national level in #DRC 🟠 High for #Uganda 🟠 High for countries sharing land borders with DRC and Uganda 🔵 Low for the rest of the Africa region and at the global level   The risk in DRC remains very high, because: ⚠️ The outbreak has continued to expand rapidly in terms of numbers of cases and geographical spread with more areas affected ⚠️ Epidemiological links and the full chain of transmission are not yet clearly established, and the source of the outbreak remains under investigation ⚠️ Ongoing conflict restricts movement of frontline responders and surveillance teams ⚠️ Community fear and misinformation hinder case detection, contact tracing, and isolation, and potentially facilitate disease spread ⚠️ Limited healthcare infrastructure and delays in laboratory confirmation, although these are being scaled up by DRC, with support of partners   WHO continues to support DRC to put an end to this outbreak bit.ly/3Sgobhn

This week in Kigali, @WHO, @statafric and the @WorldBankGroup are convening a regional training to strengthen countries' capacity to monitor financial protection in health. Better data leads to better policies, helping ensure that people can access the health services they need without financial hardship.

Eight more people have recovered in Nyankunde and are returning home to their families. Moments like these bring renewed hope to communities affected by the outbreak. They show what can be achieved when health workers, partners and local leaders work together with determination and purpose. @WHO is working alongside the national authorities and partners to bring the outbreak under control.

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À #Nyankunde 🇨🇩, 8 patients ont vaincu le virus #Bundibugyo. Alors que leur vie semblait compromise, leur remarquable force mentale, alliée à l’expertise & à la compassion des équipes soignantes, a triomphé. Ils sont sortis guéris ce jour. Une victoire de la vie sur l’adversité.

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Encouraging news from Mongbwalu, Ituri Province, #DRC. The first recovered #Ebola patient in the area has returned home, marking an important milestone in the response. This outcome is thanks to the tireless efforts of health workers providing care under challenging conditions. It shows that people can survive Ebola when they seek care early and receive timely treatment. We urge anyone experiencing symptoms to seek care without delay.

OMS RDC @OMSRDCONGO

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À #Mongbwalu 🇨🇩, c’est l’histoire d’une victoire contre #Ebola_Bundibugyo. Au cœur même de l’épicentre de la redoutable épidémie, la guérison de cet homme symbolise résilience & force d’une communauté durement éprouvée. Dans la joie, l’espoir renaît avec puissance. #VaincreEbola!

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.@WHO, with funding from the Contingency Fund for Emergencies (CFE), supported Nigeria's Lassa fever response by co-designing and producing over 80,000 IEC and social behaviour change materials in line with the National Lassa Fever Incident Action Plan (IAP). The materials, available in English, Pidgin, Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo, were handed over to @NCDCgov for dissemination to hotspot LGAs, high-burden states, and other areas requiring strengthened preparedness and risk communication.

In #DRC’s 17th #Ebola outbreak, early response days focused on coordination, refining strategy & scaling operations Spoke with @kakape @ScienceMagazine on country leadership, community ownership & partnership needed to bring this outbreak under control science.org/content/articl…

"Cresty usually cries a little after vaccination, but when I hold him, he feels better and starts smiling again. When that happens, I smile too, because I know he is protected against disease," says Elyam, Cresty's mother. Driven by the trust of parents like Elyam, the commitment of health workers and support from @WHO, the Expanded Programme on Immunization in #Congo is expanding access to #vaccination services across communities. Read more 👇🏿 afro.who.int/countries/cong…

Can #Ebola be transmitted through sexual intercourse after recovery? Your question answered ⬇️ #ViralFactsAfrica @viralfacts

Thank you @DrTedros for visiting the @WHO Uganda country office. Your warmth, leadership and compassion inspire us to stay the course. We will continue to be steered by our common goal... #HealthForAll. We are #ProudToBeWHO

The #Ebola outbreak in #DRCongo has quickly spread from four to 25 health zones. @WFP_UNHAS is supporting the response: 18,000 kg of vital equipment and 900+ frontline responders transported so far Watch below: @WFPDRC @UNOCHA @WHO @WHOAFRO

In Ebola-stricken eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, a massive push for early testing and contact tracing is underway to contain the virus, says @WHO. As of 8 June, there have been 550 confirmed cases of #Ebola and 101 deaths in DRC 🇨🇩.

Yesterday I visited Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala, where a separate unit has been prepared to treat #Ebola patients. I'm glad for the opportunity to meet with health workers in charge and thank them for their dedication. I am very happy with all the work invested in preparedness and readiness that I have witnessed. I commend the Government of #Uganda for the work being done to control Ebola and provide care for those affected. Uganda’s leadership has been central to the response, and @WHO remains committed to supporting national efforts to stop transmission, save lives and protect communities. Mwebale nnyo.

À #Nyankunde 🇨🇩, 8 patients ont vaincu le virus #Bundibugyo. Alors que leur vie semblait compromise, leur remarquable force mentale, alliée à l’expertise & à la compassion des équipes soignantes, a triomphé. Ils sont sortis guéris ce jour. Une victoire de la vie sur l’adversité.

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European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management @hadjalahbib visited Bunia, Ituri Province, to assess the #Ebola response and witness operations on the ground. Solidarity, partnership and sustained support remain essential to protecting communities and ending this outbreak as swiftly as possible.

WHO has handed over critical maternal and cancer care equipment to #Kenya. ➡️ 108 electric obstetric theatre beds to be delivered to 45 health facilities. ➡️ Cancer screening, diagnostic, laboratory, pathology & treatment equipment provided to 8 facilities in #Bungoma and #Nyandarua Supporting safer births and better cancer care.

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Latest situation report on the ongoing #Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus➡️ bit.ly/4xk5Ik3

As part of ongoing support to communities affected by the Sudan crisis in eastern Chad🇹🇩, @WHO Regional Director for Africa @ProfJanabi handed over medicines, emergency medical supplies and equipment to strengthen health services in Adré. The support includes malaria treatment kits, severe acute malnutrition kits, emergency surgery and trauma supplies, antibiotics, delivery kits, hospital beds and operating equipment. This will help strengthen access to essential health services and improve the delivery of lifesaving care for both refugees and host communities facing growing humanitarian needs.

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During a visit to the national Ebola Treatment Unit, based at the Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala 🇺🇬, @DrTedros, @WHO Director-General, recognized the critical work of health workers. He highlighted the humanity of their work, ensuring that patients are treated with dignity. He emphasized that recovery includes support beyond discharge, without stigma. Even in the absence of widely available, proven vaccines for Bundibugyo ebolavirus, lives can be saved through early diagnosis, close monitoring and high-quality supportive care.

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Since the start of the conflict in Sudan, nearly 1 million Sudanese refugees have crossed into eastern Chad, placing immense pressure on fragile health systems and services. @WHO continues to work with the Government of Chad and partners to strengthen emergency response, support frontline health workers and improve access to essential health services, including for women and children, who remain among the most vulnerable. From emergency medical assistance to mental health and psychosocial care, solidarity and coordinated action remain critical.

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Visited Abéché and Adré in eastern Chad, where I witnessed the scale of the humanitarian crisis linked to the conflict in Sudan, and the extraordinary solidarity by the people and authorities of Chad. Despite the immense pressure on local services, the resilience of refugees and the generosity of host communities were deeply moving. Sincere thanks to the authorities, health workers and humanitarian partners working tirelessly to support those affected. @WHO stands in solidarity with the people of Chad and remains fully committed to supporting national efforts to strengthen health services and respond to the needs of refugees, host communities and all those affected.

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