WHO Issues Alert on Ebola Spread Risk in DR Congo and Uganda
The World Health Organization has issued a warning about potential Ebola transmission across borders in central Africa. Health teams are monitoring cases in affected regions of DR Congo and neighboring Uganda.
France 24Health officials in both countries are increasing surveillance along the border areas where cases have been reported.
Medical teams are treating confirmed patients and tracing contacts in the Ituri region of DR Congo. Emergency supplies and protective equipment have been sent to clinics near the affected zones. A guest from the medical charity MSF described the situation on the ground during a France 24 interview.
Authorities plan to expand testing capacity and conduct community education campaigns in the coming weeks. Border health posts will continue to screen travelers for symptoms associated with the virus.
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Border health screening may increase for travelers between DR Congo and Uganda.
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