Ebola could see a major outbreak “within weeks” as there is “perfect storm” conditions to allow the disease to run rampant, health chiefs have warned. World Health Organisation (WHO) bosses issued the dire warning over Ebola today at a briefing on the diseased in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Dr. Peter Salama warned of “perfect storm” conditions which could trigger a massive spread of the disease. He warned WHO are “extremely concerned” about the current trends in combating Ebola in DRC. Ebola-infected scores people in the African nation earlier this year, with relief efforts hampered by people refusing vaccines. The health chief warned Ebola could spread because of attacks by armed groups, community resistance and the geographic spread of the disease. READ MORE
