- The WHO chief monitors an epidemic in Ituri Province, the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Aid organizations and the WHO are planning centers and providing updates in Ituri Province, DRC, amid a public health emergency.
WHO issues travel bans in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province, DRC.
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Updated Sep 21
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What happened
WHO issues travel bans in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province, DRC.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- DRC government views US travel restrictions as discriminatory, while WHO advises against blanket bans.Sub-event
WHO responds to the Ituri Ebola outbreak by issuing travel bans and leading containment efforts.1 source
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The entities involved
- DRC
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World Health Organization
United Nations agency concerned with international public health
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Ituri Province
province of DR Congo
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