WHO Chief Visits Ebola Outbreak Epicenter in Eastern Congo as Cases Outpace Response The head of the World Health Organization visited Bunia, eastern Congo, to address a rapid Ebola outbreak that is outpacing response efforts. This rare type of Ebola has no approved treatment or vaccine, and response is hindered by local anger over burial protocols and rebel attacks. Border closures are considered ineffective by the WHO.

• WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited Bunia, eastern Congo, the epicenter of a rare Ebola outbreak.
• The virus is spreading faster than the response, with 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths reported.
• The Bundibugyo virus strain has no approved treatment or vaccine.
• Response efforts are challenged by local anger over medical protocols and attacks by rebel groups.
• WHO considers border closures ineffective in containing the outbreak, urging transparency instead.
• The U.S. has announced significant additional aid for the outbreak response.