The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo's capital, Kinshasa, to support efforts against an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola virus. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters at the airport late Thursday, "To come here is to really show to the community that they're not alone."
The WHO chief stated that the Ebola outbreak "can be stopped" as he arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo. His visit is intended to witness and support efforts against the outbreak, demonstrating international commitment to addressing the health crisis in the region.
Medical personnel are struggling with challenges including a lack of equipment and rising mistrust with authorities battling the outbreak. The situation has been complicated by insecurity in affected areas, according to reports from the region.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has stepped up efforts to contain a worsening Ebola outbreak after health authorities confirmed a new case in Goma, a densely populated city in the country's east. The confirmation of a case in Goma represents a significant development in the outbreak's progression, as the city is located in a densely populated area of eastern Congo.
Ghebreyesus wrote a highly-personal open letter intended to counter rising mistrust with the authorities battling the outbreak. The letter represents an effort to address community concerns and build confidence in the response efforts being undertaken by health authorities in the affected regions.
The European Union has provided aid as part of the international response to the outbreak. The assistance arrives as cases continue to rise and Congolese health authorities intensify their containment measures against the virus.
The outbreak involves a rare type of Ebola virus, according to reports. The WHO chief's presence in the region is intended to demonstrate international support for the affected communities and to witness firsthand the efforts being undertaken to address the health crisis.
Health authorities are working to contain the spread of the virus amid ongoing challenges including distrust and insecurity. The confirmation of cases in urban centers like Goma has heightened concerns about the potential for wider transmission in densely populated areas.
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