The head of the World Health Organization stated that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has caused over 200 deaths, can still be contained. He urged armed groups to declare a ceasefire.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization, said Thursday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has killed more than 200 people, can still be contained despite conflict in the country's east. He also urged armed groups to declare a ceasefire as aid and medical support continue to arrive.