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14 August 2026

WHO Ebola measures

The topic provides context on the operational mandate and crisis management capabilities of the WHO, which is a relevant international institution, though the specific Ebola outbreak in the DRC lacks a direct Indian dimension.

1 min read Day 7 of 9 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • WHO aims to reverse the spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) within a three-month timeframe.
  • The WHO clarified that the outbreak will not be fully eradicated within this three-month period.
  • The current Ebola outbreak is characterized as spreading faster than any previous recorded instance.
  • Statistical data: 4,499 confirmed cases and 2,061 deaths reported.

Part of a longer story

This is day 7 of 9 in Ebola outbreak in Congo and international spread, which has been running since 23 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges faced by international health organizations in containing rapidly spreading infectious diseases in conflict-prone regions. How can global health governance be strengthened to ensure timely intervention? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. According to the recent WHO report on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, what is the stated objective for the next three months?

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