Episode
WHO declares Congolese Ebola outbreak a global health emergency
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- Radio National Breakfast
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- May 17, 2026
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- 566
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Summary
The World Health Organisation has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a public health emergency of international concern. There have been around 250 suspected cases - and 80 deaths - reported in Congo's eastern Ituri province. The virus has also spread across the border into Uganda, where one man has died and another case has been confirmed in the capital Kinshasa GUEST: Honorary Professor Jane Halton AO, Chair of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness PRODUCER: Pip Cook