WHO Demands Answers from Russia on Suspected Pneumonic Plague Death

The World Health Organization is pressing Russia for more information after a lab worker in Siberia died from a suspected case of pneumonic plague. A top WHO official said Wednesday that the agency still doesn't know how the worker contracted the disease, which has prompted global health concerns. The case has raised alarms because pneumonic plague is a severe and highly transmissible form of the disease. Without clear details from Russian authorities, international health experts are left to speculate about the source and potential for further cases. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports on the urgent calls for transparency and the ongoing investigation. This story highlights the critical need for rapid information sharing to prevent potential outbreaks.