WHO probes sexual abuse allegations in the Congo

More than 50 women had accused Ebola aid workers from WHO and leading non-governmental organisations of sexual exploitation. Photo: PIxabay

The World Health Organisation said Tuesday it was investigating allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse linked to efforts to fight Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

WHO said its leadership and staff were "outraged" by recent reports of sexual abuse by people saying they were working for the UN health agency in the Ebola fight.