Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo to show support amid an ongoing Ebola outbreak. He told Congolese people they were not alone and said the UN would do everything possible to help. The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain, and there is currently no vaccine or treatment. WHO figures report suspected deaths and cases, with spread into neighboring Uganda. WHO health authorities believe the outbreak’s true scale is likely larger because the virus may have circulated undetected. Uganda shut its border immediately, despite WHO warnings that travel bans could backfire. Tedros said travel bans do not help much and urged warring parties in eastern Congo to declare a ceasefire, citing conflict and displacement as major obstacles.
"I want you to know that you are not alone. Together, we will overcome this outbreak. I will do everything in my power to help you, and the UN will do everything in its power to help you."
"Tedros said he and the UN did not support travel bans to combat the outbreak because they don't help much. Health authorities of the WHO believe the true scale of the outbreak is likely wider than reported so far, as the virus is thought to have circulated under the radar for some time."
"Conflict and displacement make everything harder. I am making a direct appeal to all warring parties in this region: please, declare a ceasefire. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged warring parties in eastern C"
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