Event Brief
WHO chief deeply concerned over Ebola spread in Congo, Uganda
Filed: May 19, 2026 at 5:03 PM ET
Summary: WHO head says he is deeply concerned about Ebola’s scale and speed and will convene an emergency committee.
WHO: WHO chief
WHAT: Said he is deeply concerned about the scale and speed of Ebola spread and convened an emergency committee to meet
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 12:31 PM ET
WHERE: Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
WHY: He cited more than 500 suspected cases and 131 fatalities from Ebola and said the outbreak’s scale and speed are deeply concerning.
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