The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a formal warning regarding the ongoing Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). According to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the fight against the virus is far from over, despite successful containment efforts in several parts of the country.

The primary concern currently centers on North Kivu, where health officials report that cases are continuing to soar. This localized surge complicates the broader national response, as the virus remains active and dangerous in high-density areas. The WHO emphasizes that the situation remains volatile, and a premature declaration of victory could lead to a resurgence of the disease.

While the report highlights the progress made in other regions of the DRC, the WHO maintains that the threat is persistent. The organization is calling for continued vigilance, sustained funding, and robust community engagement to address the spike in North Kivu. Health experts note that the combination of regional instability and the nature of the virus makes the containment process particularly difficult. The WHO has not provided a specific timeline for when they expect the outbreak to be fully under control, focusing instead on the immediate need to stabilize the situation in the affected province.