WHO Warns Ebola Outbreak Is Outpacing Containment Efforts

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The World Health Organization has issued a stark warning that authorities are struggling to bring the current Ebola outbreak under control. Officials described the situation as one where they are effectively chasing the virus rather than containing it. Infection rates remain high, raising serious concerns about the pace of the response. The WHO's warning signals that the outbreak is spreading faster than health teams can manage.

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