Ebola Outbreak Declared Global Health Emergency: Understanding the Crisis The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a global health emergency on July 17.
This designation highlights the severity of the situation and underscores the need for international cooperation to combat the spread of this highly infectious disease. What is an Ebola Outbreak?
Ebola outbreaks are rare but devastating occurrences that originate from contact with infected animals or contaminated bodily fluids.