WHO to convene emergency meeting as Ebola death toll reaches 131

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has resulted in 131 deaths from 513 suspected cases, prompting the World Health Organization to declare an international health emergency. The outbreak’s epicenter is in Ituri province, near Uganda, with the virus spreading into neighboring areas. Experts are meeting to discuss vaccine options, as no approved vaccination exists for the Bundibugyo strain, while supplies, including personal protective equipment, are being sent to aid local health efforts.

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