Yesterday, the World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency of international concern. This declaration is a call to action for the international community to provide support to the affected countries. The Ebola outbreak has already claimed over 100 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the WHO is working to coordinate a response to the outbreak. The declaration of a global health emergency is a rare occurrence, and it highlights the seriousness of the situation. The international community is coming together to provide support to the affected countries, and the WHO is working to coordinate a response to the outbreak. As the situation continues to unfold, it is likely that we will see a significant response from the international community to contain the outbreak and prevent further spread.
13.06.2024 - Presidente da República, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva com Diretor-Geral da Organização Mundial da Saúde, Tedros Adhanom e Diretor-Geral da Organização Internacional do Trabalho, Gilbert Houngbo, durante Sessão de Encerramento do Fórum Inaugural da Coalizão Global para a Justiça Social no âmbito da 112a Conferência Internacional do Trabalho, no Palácio das Nações. Genebra, Suíça.
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