Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are facing mounting challenges in containing a rare Ebola outbreak, with suspected infections approaching 1,000 and the death toll continuing to rise.
Against this backdrop, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in the eastern city of Bunia on Saturday to assess the situation and support ongoing response efforts.
He is scheduled to visit treatment centres and meet health workers, local authorities and families affected by the outbreak.
Speaking ahead of the visit, Tedros said the priority remains strengthening the response in the areas most affected by the virus and ensuring communities receive the support needed to curb transmission.
According to the World Health Organization, authorities have reported 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths linked to the outbreak.
The current outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, a rare variant for which there is currently no approved vaccine or specific treatment.
Although additional aid and improved health infrastructure have been deployed, officials say the disease continues to spread faster than response efforts in some areas.
The outbreak has renewed concerns among health experts, who warn that sustained international assistance and rapid containment measures will be essential to preventing further loss of life.
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