Africa CDC calls an Ebola crisis summit as Nigeria records its first case
The agency is mobilising support and urging stronger cross-border coordination as 44 contacts are being traced and the strain has no approved vaccine.
- The deadliest Ebola outbreak in Congo's history has spread to five countries, infecting more than 9,700 people. Cases linked to the Bundibugyo virus now span Congo, Uganda, Kenya, France, and Nigeria.
- Poor surveillance at border entry points and mass population movements have allowed the virus to outpace containment efforts. Health authorities in Congo report the disease is spreading through porous borders in challenging conditions.
- Africa CDC and Congolese officials raised concerns earlier this month regarding over $700 million in unaccounted Ebola aid. Previous outbreaks were marked by allegations of mismanagement, contributing to community mistrust.
- The World Health Organization advised all regional countries on Wednesday to sustain "a high level of readiness" as the outbreak evolves. The Africa CDC convened heads of state to strengthen the collective response.
- "It is a regional concern that demands regional vigilance and collective resolve," WHO regional director Dr. Mohamed Yakub Janabi told reporters on Thursday. Africa CDC director Dr. Jean Kaseya emphasized stronger coordination is necessary to save lives.
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What to know about Ebola outbreak that has spread from Congo to multiple African countries
The Ebola outbreak in Congo, which began in May, is spreading rapidly across Africa. It has reached Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, and France, making it the deadliest outbreak in Congo's history. The Bundibugyo virus, responsible for the infections, has no approved…
Ebola-Afrique in the Face of a "More Complex" Epidemic After Its Spread in Nigeria, According to WHO
On Thursday, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that Africa was facing a "more complex" Ebola epidemic, as the virus travelled from East Africa to Nigeria, which reported the first case in the west of the continent.
Nigeria announced Tuesday the first case of the virus in West Africa, imported from the Bundibugyo strain.
The Nigerian authorities confirmed on Wednesday that this case is linked to the Bundibugyo strain, the one affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Africa is facing a "more complex" Ebola outbreak, after the announcement of a first case this week in Nigeria, said Thursday the head of WHO for Africa. ...
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