In the past 5 months, the WHO has recorded 174 attacks on clinics and health workers, killing 5 and injuring 51.
The outbreak total grew by 11 cases today, reaching a total of 1,888 infections.
"An enhanced UN-wide response is required. . . . We have no time to lose," says David Gressly.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) yesterday closed its investigation into a multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to frozen tuna after confirming two new cases.
The 19 new infections raise the outbreak total to 1,866 cases amid continued threats.
In another development, arson threats at Masereka health facilities impeded infection prevention steps.
"One of the world's most dangerous viruses in one of the world's most dangerous areas," WHO director-general says.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC's) ministry of health confirmed 17 new cases of Ebola today and 16 more deaths in the ongoing outbreak in North Kivu and Ituri provinces.
So far 68% of deaths have occurred outside of Ebola treatment centers, a worrisome statistic.
The new cases raise the outbreak total to 1,739, including 1,147 deaths.
