WHO declares Ebola emergency in DR Congo, Uganda

- The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a pressing international emergency on May 17. - WHO officials said the declaration targets cross-border coordination, surveillance, and resource mobilization to contain cases and prevent further international spread and enable rapid response. - The WHO assembly opened amid concerns about hantavirus, funding shortfalls, and U.S. withdrawal uncertainty on May 17. (ibtimes.co.uk)