Former CDC Director Warns Ebola Outbreak Could Be Second-Largest in History

Former CDC Director Warns Ebola Outbreak Could Be Second-Largest in History Former U.S. CDC head Robert Redfield stated that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Africa is already the third-largest in history and could become one of the largest. The World Health Organization reported 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths, predominantly in eastern Congo, with Uganda also confirming cases. Security incidents and community resistance are identified as significant challenges in Ituri Province, which accounts for the majority of confirmed cases.

• Former CDC Director Robert Redfield warns the current Ebola outbreak could become one of the largest in history.
• It is already the third-largest Ebola outbreak globally.
• As of May 29, WHO reported 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths, mainly in eastern Congo.
• Uganda has confirmed nine cases and one death.
• Ituri Province in Congo accounts for 88% of confirmed cases.
• Security incidents and community resistance are major operational challenges in the affected region.