On July 17, the World Health Organization declared Ebola in the DRC as a public health emergency of international concern, the same day when ten new cases were confirmed in Beni, Butembo, Mandima, Vuhovi, and Mutwanga health zones.
“This means the outbreak is serious, unusual, unexpected and is spreading and carries implication for public health beyond the affected state’s national borders and require international action,” he said.one case was recently reported in Goma He further stated that the AU, through the Africa CDC, has been supporting the response and is renewing its commitment to supporting the governments of the DR Congo and other neighboring countries.
The director also noted that the Africa CDC would strengthen cross-border surveillance and laboratory systems.
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