ebola
The situation in Democratic Republic of Congo has been described as of "international concern".
Late on Sunday, a man was taken to a treatment centre. This is the first time the virus has reached the city, described as the “door” to the rest of the world. The World Health Organisation will be convening an emergency committee to assess if this should be declared a “global emergency”.
"This shows that there is life after Ebola."
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oday, 3.8million people in the region need humanitarian assistance, including 2.3million children
Experts say the current situation is alarming because of a higher risk of transmission.
Lab tests have confirmed the case.
'Not nearly enough work has been done.'
The patient was treated with 26 antibiotics.