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Bundibugyo Ebola reaches Kenya and Nigeria

All 10 answers, each with its Book 1 RATNA fact. Try the questions first

  1. Question 1Answer B

    On which date did Nigeria confirm its first Bundibugyo Ebola case?

    • 15 October 2026
    • Correct answer: 20 October 2026
    • 6 October 2026
    • 22 October 2026

    Core Trigger: Kenya reported its first Bundibugyo Ebola case on 6 October 2026; Nigeria confirmed its first on 20 October.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 309, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer D

    On which date did WHO call the outbreak a PHEIC?

    • 22 May 2026
    • 15 May 2026
    • 6 October 2026
    • Correct answer: 17 May 2026

    Outbreak Origin: The outbreak was declared in the DR Congo on 15 May 2026; WHO called it a PHEIC on 17 May.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 309, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer C

    Who is Director-General of the World Health Organization?

    • Dr Margaret Chan
    • Dr Soumya Swaminathan
    • Correct answer: Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
    • Jean Kaseya

    Current Head: Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is Director-General of the World Health Organization.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 309, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer C

    Which is a recognised Ebola strain?

    • Nipah
    • Hendra
    • Correct answer: Tai Forest
    • Lassa

    Strains: Ebola strains are Zaire, Sudan, Bundibugyo and Tai Forest.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 309, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer A

    The DRC had over how many confirmed cases by 21 October?

    • Correct answer: 9,700
    • 12,300
    • 1,700
    • 5,400

    Case Data: The DRC had over 9,700 confirmed cases by 21 October; ECDC counted nine in Kenya by 22 October.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 309, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer B

    Nigeria's case, a woman, had travelled to Abuja from which country?

    • DR Congo
    • Correct answer: Uganda
    • South Sudan
    • Kenya

    Spread: Kenya's patient returned from the DRC and died in Nairobi; Nigeria's case, a woman, travelled from Uganda to Abuja.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 309, point 6

  7. Question 7Answer D

    The World Health Organization has its headquarters in which city?

    • Paris, France
    • Vienna, Austria
    • New York, USA
    • Correct answer: Geneva, Switzerland

    Headquarters: WHO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 309, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer B

    WHO came into being on which date, now observed as World Health Day?

    • 1 January 1948
    • Correct answer: 7 April 1948
    • 10 December 1948
    • 7 April 1950

    Founded: WHO came into being on 7 April 1948, now observed as World Health Day.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 309, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer D

    In which year did the International Health Regulations (2005) take effect?

    • 2005
    • 2011
    • 2009
    • Correct answer: 2007

    Landmark: The International Health Regulations (2005), adopted by the World Health Assembly, took effect in 2007.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 309, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer C

    Consider the statements: 1. Article 47 directs improvement of public health. 2. Entry 29, List III covers preventing spread of infectious diseases. Which is/are correct?

    • Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Articles: Article 47 directs improvement of public health; Entry 29, List III covers preventing spread of infectious diseases.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 309, point 11

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