WHO chief
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- WHO chief says Ebola outbreak is outpacing response as aid workers strike over pay
The World Health Organization's chief states the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in Congo is spreading faster than response efforts. Aid workers are striking over pay issues amid the crisis.
- WHO chief hails 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo
The World Health Organization reports that five patients have recovered from a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo. A new treatment center has opened in the region to address the outbreak.
- WHO chief heads to Ebola epicentre - as Brazil investigates suspected case
The WHO chief is traveling to the Ebola epicenter, and Brazil is investigating a suspected Ebola case.
- WHO chief visits DRC amidst Ebola crisis
The WHO chief is visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo during an Ebola crisis and is calling for increased international support to address the situation.
- WHO chief arrives in DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization chief has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo to address an Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, vowing to overcome the crisis.
- Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda 'will get worse before it gets better,' WHO chief warns
The World Health Organization (WHO) chief warned that an escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda 'will get worse before it gets better.' The warning highlights growing concerns over the rapid spread of the virus in the region.
- WHO chief says "work not over" after evacuation of hantavirus-stricken ship
The World Health Organization is working to contain a hantavirus outbreak after evacuations from a cruise ship. The WHO chief stated that their work is not over. The outbreak occurred on the cruise ship, resulting in evacuations.