New Actor: WHO Director Demands Border Reopening
On June 8, 2026, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization, arrived in Uganda and urged the government to reconsider its closure of the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) amid an ongoing Ebola outbreak.
During his visit, Dr. Tedros met with Ugandan medical workers at the Mulago National Referral Hospital and emphasized the importance of collaboration between Uganda and the DRC to combat the outbreak effectively.
The DRC is currently facing a severe Ebola crisis, with its government reporting over 100 deaths and 35 new confirmed cases as of June 8, 2026, highlighting the urgency of international support and cooperation.
The situation in the DRC is further complicated by ongoing armed conflicts, which have hindered response efforts, prompting the European Union to label the ceasefire in the region as a 'health emergency' due to the Ebola outbreak.
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