After Rubio’s critique, WHO defends work on Ebola response

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WHO defended its response to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC, emphasizing its role in supporting national health agencies.
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Marco Rubio criticized WHO for being late in identifying the outbreak, which WHO attributed to a misunderstanding of its responsibilities.
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The DRC outbreak has nearly 600 suspected cases and 139 suspected deaths, indicating the virus has been spreading for months.
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WHO officials noted the outbreak's complexity due to its location in a conflict zone, complicating healthcare access and disease recognition.
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The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola was identified on May 14 after initial tests returned negative results, delaying outbreak response.