[Correspondence] Urgent call for an Ebola truce in DR Congo

The current outbreak of Ebola virus disease, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, is affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Uganda. This situation represents not only a biomedical emergency but also a test for global health diplomacy in a conflict zone. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared this event a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. This declaration was prompted by several factors. These include insecurity, high population mobility, infections among health-care workers, and uncertainty regarding the extent of virus transmission. The situation in DR Congo requires urgent attention and coordinated efforts.