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The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a ________ in May 2026.

  1. Public Health Emergency of International Concern
  2. Global Health Crisis
  3. International Medical Emergency
  4. Continental Disease Outbreak

Answer: Public Health Emergency of International Concern

Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) is the official WHO designation for events requiring coordinated international response. This status has been declared for only a handful of outbreaks, including previous Ebola crises, COVID-19, and Zika virus.

Topic WHO Ebola emergency declaration
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, State PCS

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