WHO declares Ebola outbreak a world emergency

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in West Africa to be an international public health emergency that requires an extraordinary response to stop its spread.

WHO declares Ebola outbreak a world emergency
Fri, 08 Aug, 2014 - 09:58

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in West Africa to be an international public health emergency that requires an extraordinary response to stop its spread.

The WHO announced the Ebola outbreak – the largest and longest in history – is worrying enough to merit being declared an international health emergency.

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