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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC a PHEIC
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), caused by the Bundibugyo virus, a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is actively monitoring the situation. This declaration signifies a serious public health risk requiring coordinated international response, and the ECDC's monitoring is crucial for protecting EU citizens from potential cross-border spread.
Global Ebola emergency declared; ECDC monitoring closely for EU citizen safety.