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WHO chief heads to Congo amid surging Ebola cases

By Thomson Reuters May 28, 2026 | 4:51 AM

GENEVA, May 28 (Reuters) – The World Health ​Organization ‌chief said on Thursday he was on ‌his ​way ⁠to the ⁠Democratic Republic of Congo where an Ebola ​outbreak is outpacing ⁠the ⁠world’s ability ​to respond.

“16 times, ​this country has ‌defeated Ebola. The 17th will ⁠be no different. But we must ⁠act ‌now, together,” ⁠said ​WHO ‌Director-General Tedros ​Adhanom Ghebreyesus ⁠on X.

(Reporting by Emma Farge, Editing by Linda ​Pasquini)