It’s nevertheless warning nine of the Congo’s eleven neighbours that they are at high risk of the deadly haemorrhagic disease spreading across the borders.

The four-hour teleconference expressed deep concern about  the Ebola outbreak that’s killed 139 people in the DRC.

It says response activities need to intensified with support by the international community.

Ongoing vigilance is critical, says the WHO, noting the security of first responders and health workers is a priority.

There have been eight major security events in the Ebola epicenter town of Beni in the past eight weeks, driving medical experts to work on the disease from Kinshasa more than 1600 kms away.

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