The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, is travelling to the Democratic Republic of the Congo amid growing concerns over a rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak.
The WHO chief announced the visit as health authorities intensified efforts to contain the spread of the virus.
He emphasized the urgency of the situation and called for stronger international cooperation to prevent a wider health crisis.
Although Congo has successfully managed numerous Ebola outbreaks in the past, officials say the current outbreak is spreading quickly enough to warrant heightened global attention.
Health experts are working to strengthen surveillance, treatment and vaccination efforts in affected communities.
The development has also raised concerns among governments and international health agencies, especially with major global events and increased international travel expected in the coming months.
Global health authorities say early intervention remains critical to preventing the outbreak from escalating into a broader regional emergency.
