WHO declares Ebola outbreak in central Africa a public health emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak in Central Africa a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Announcing the decision on May 17, 2026, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that the virus is "spreading rapidly" through urban centers. It now poses a very high risk nationally and regionally, though the global threat level remains low.The declaration represents the WHO's highest level of alarm short of a pandemic emergency. It comes as the virus threatens to fracture fragile local healthcare networks.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-magz--6737390/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates news everyday.