Ebola Outbreak in Africa Declared Global Health Emergency The World Health Organization's (WHO) declaration of a global health emergency due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda sends a stark message to governments, international organizations, and individuals worldwide.
For years, health experts have warned about the dangers of new or re emerging infectious diseases causing widespread panic and disruption.
Ebola's spread across two countries in Africa raises concerns about our collective ability to respond to such outbreaks.