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The WHO has declared an international emergency following an Ebola outbreak in Central Africa

The World Health Organisation on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of...

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06.10 18 May 2026


The WHO has declared an international emergency following an Ebola outbreak in Central Africa


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06.10 18 May 2026


The World Health Organisation on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern", posing risks to neighbouring countries. 

Professor Sam McConkey, Infectious Disease Specialist at the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland joined Anton this morning.


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