WHO Declares Global Health Emergency Over Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | WHO Declares Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for Ebola Outbreak |
| Location | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) (Ituri Province) and Uganda |
| Virus Strain | Bundibugyo virus strain (a rare form of Ebola) |
| Spread Mechanism | Zoonotic (spreads from animals to humans); Human-to-human (through direct contact with infected fluids or contaminated surfaces) |
| Natural Host | Fruit bats |
| Symptoms | High fever, weakness, headache, sore throat, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, rash, organ failure, internal/external bleeding, confusion, neurological complications |
| Diagnosis | RT-PCR tests, ELISA tests, antigen detection, virus isolation |
| Treatment | Monoclonal antibody treatments (Ansuvimab, Inmazeb); Supportive care (hydration, oxygen support, infection management) |
| Vaccines Available | Ervebo, Zabdeno, Mvabea (effectiveness against Bundibugyo strain uncertain) |