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Health
WHO flags Congo Ebola outbreak as violence hampers response
✍️ Tripuratimes
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 02:16 AM
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The World Health Organization warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains a serious concern, as ongoing violence is obstructing containment efforts.
The World Health Organization has issued a warning that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to pose a significant health threat. WHO officials emphasized that the virus remains active in several affected zones, requiring urgent public health action.
According to the agency, escalating violence in the region is severely disrupting the delivery of medical supplies, surveillance, and safe burial practices. Health workers and response teams are facing restricted movement, attacks on facilities, and threats that hamper their ability to conduct contact tracing and vaccination campaigns.
WHO called for immediate security measures to protect health personnel and ensure unhindered access to affected communities. The organization urged both national authorities and international partners to prioritize the safety of responders so that containment efforts can proceed effectively and prevent further spread of the disease.
According to the agency, escalating violence in the region is severely disrupting the delivery of medical supplies, surveillance, and safe burial practices. Health workers and response teams are facing restricted movement, attacks on facilities, and threats that hamper their ability to conduct contact tracing and vaccination campaigns.
WHO called for immediate security measures to protect health personnel and ensure unhindered access to affected communities. The organization urged both national authorities and international partners to prioritize the safety of responders so that containment efforts can proceed effectively and prevent further spread of the disease.