Ebola: WHO chief travels to DR Congo

Ebola: WHO chief travels to DR Congo

From dc by Salai Dawtcemsang

May 28, 2026 · 43 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the WHO chief's visit amidst growing concerns.

The head of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, is travelling to the Democratic Republic of Congo as fears grow about the Ebola outbreak. Speaking ahead of his visit, Mr Ghebreysus warned that the country is facing a catastrophic collision of disease and conflict Also in the programme: Israel has carried out a strike in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, after warning people in the south of the country to leave their homes; and why a tennis player's outfits are causing such a fuss at the French Open (Photo: Health workers in protective gowns and masks operate at a checkpoint set up for preventative measures against Ebola near Goma: Credit: EPA 2026 Shutterstock Editorial )

People in this episode

Host: Salai Dawtcemsang

Topics covered

  • Ebola
  • health crisis
  • conflict
  • international response
  • sports controversy

Keywords

  • Ebola
  • WHO
  • Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
  • health crisis
  • Beirut
  • French Open

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: World Health Organisation

Places: Democratic Republic of Congo, Beirut

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