The spread of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo is being assessed as a precursor to a possible new large-scale global pandemic.
Oxu.Az reports that this information was published by "Financial Times".
It is stated that this occurs against the backdrop of reduced funding for international health programs and declining public trust in science.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, during his visit to the Ituri region of DRC, characterized the situation as a "dangerous mix of disease and conflict".
The infection has already crossed borders, with cases recorded in neighboring Uganda. A suspected case was also detected in the UAE, and an American missionary was evacuated to Germany for treatment.
Experts say the circulating strain (Bundibugyo) is rarely recorded, and the effectiveness of existing vaccines and treatments may be limited.
