WHO Director-General Notes Persistent Challenges in DRC Ebola Response

The WHO Director-General reported that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains a public health emergency, with nearly 11,000 cases and over 5,300 deaths across eight provinces. Despite signs of slowing transmission in some areas, new hotspots are emerging, and insecurity, including attacks on health workers, continues to hinder response efforts. The WHO is collaborating with the DRC government to enhance surveillance, clinical care, and prevention while ensuring primary healthcare services are maintained.