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South Sudan urged to boost Ebola preparedness as outbreaks hit neighbours
Original: Senior Presidential Envoy backs emergency preparedness in South Sudan amid Ebola outbreaks in Uganda and DRC
South Sudan's Senior Presidential Envoy has voiced support for strengthening the country's emergency preparedness as Ebola outbreaks continue in neighbouring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The endorsement, highlighted by the World Health Organization's regional office for Africa, underscores concerns that South Sudan could be exposed if the outbreaks spread across borders, and reinforces calls for vigilance, surveillance and readiness of health systems.
Why now: Ebola outbreaks in Uganda and DRC have raised fears of cross-border spread in the region.
South SudanUgandaDemocratic Republic of the CongoWorld Health Organization
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- Senior Presidential Envoy backs emergency preparedness in South Sudan amid Ebola outbreaks in Uganda and DRC · WHO | Regional Office for Africa
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