World Health Organization says Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo will become an emergency without more support.
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But Prof Robert Steffen, chairman of the WHO's emergency committee on Ebola, said declaring an emergency would not change anything on the ground."Funds are now needed to avoid a public health emergency of international concern." However, the WHO has warned a"rising number of security incidents" has been making it hard to monitor the spread of the virus, vaccinate people and contact anyone who has been in contact with an Ebola patient.
"This epidemic is at a very dangerous phase in an incredibly difficult environment, and we urgently need the response to evolve to help stop Ebola spreading and save lives."
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