July 17, 2026
There are currently no approved treatments for Ebola's Bundibugyo strain, which has caused 438 deaths in DRC
He also praises Uganda for its “prompt and capable” Ebola response
WHO chief warns the epidemic is likely to worsen as lack of vaccines complicates containment
He is hopeful the treaty’s annex will be cleared next year
Director-General Tedros says daily truck deliveries must triple to meet the territory’s urgent needs
The viral infection spreads through close contact and typically causes flu-like symptoms and pus-filled lesions
The US withdrawal has worsened the funding crisis as members cut development spending