WHO Africa Chief Warns It's A 'Big Mistake' To Underestimate Ebola Outbreak As Deadly Virus Spreads Beyond Congo

The WHO Africa regional director Mohamed Yakub Janabi warned against underestimating the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has reported 670 suspected cases and 61 confirmed infections. The Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine and has already spread to Uganda. Containment efforts are hampered by population movement, misinformation, and community mistrust. Former CDC Director Robert Redfield warned the outbreak could become a significant pandemic.