July 2019: WHO declares Ebola outbreak as international health emergency
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been declared a "public health emergency of international concern" by the World Health Organization after its recent spread into Goma and Uganda. As of Aug. 2, the outbreak had recorded more than 2,700 cases and 1,800 deaths. Get the latest information from WHO and helpful Ebola resources from the CDC. The CDC maintains comprehensive Ebola resources for clinicians.
![]() |
Treatment |
![]() |
Provider &
|
![]() |
Communications &
|
![]() |
EMS |
![]() |
Preparedness |
![]() |
Quarantine &
|
Public Health Emergency
CDC
CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response
CDC Health Alert Network
CDC Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity