Browsing: Ebola surveillance and testing
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Ministry of Health has classified 25 counties as either “very high risk” or “high risk” as Kenya intensifies preparedness measures against…
LUSAKA, Zambia — Zambia has confirmed that two suspected Ebola cases have tested negative, even as authorities intensify screening and surveillance measures following an outbreak…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Ugandan health authorities are ramping up public sensitisation on Ebola prevention measures, including specific guidance directed at survivors, as the country continues…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda has confirmed two new Ebola virus disease cases in the capital Kampala, both involving Congolese nationals, bringing the country’s cumulative number…
NAIROBI, Kenya — As Ebola cases continue to rise across parts of Central and East Africa, health authorities are warning that speed, awareness and public…
KAMPALA, Uganda — In a renewed effort to contain the spread of Ebola, the government has issued strict public health measures targeting residents of Kampala Metropolitan…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Ugandan authorities on Wednesday ordered the immediate closure of the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as suspected cases of…
OTTAWA, Canada — Canada and the Bahamas have announced temporary travel restrictions targeting residents from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda and South Sudan,…
KAMPALA, Uganda — The United States has announced an emergency funding package of $13 million (about Shs 48 billion) to support Uganda and the Democratic…