The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will open three specialized treatment centers for a rare strain of Ebola that has killed approximately 120 people, as reported on May 19.
This outbreak is concentrated in the eastern province of Ituri and poses significant risks due to the absence of approved vaccines or treatments. International health authorities have warned of growing concerns about regional transmission.
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola epidemic in the DRC and Uganda an international emergency on May 15, highlighting uncertainty regarding the actual number of cases and the extent of viral spread.
Additionally, Russian officials stated on May 17 that there is currently no risk of Ebola spreading within Russia. This follows enhanced sanitary controls under the federal Sanitary Shield project, which includes heightened quarantine measures at all checkpoints and an automated perimeter system for risk assessment.
