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Last update: 10 hours agoEbola Emergency Escalates: WHO has declared the DRC’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, warning it could be far bigger than early figures as it spreads beyond Ituri—into Uganda and even reported cases in Kinshasa and Goma. US Tightens Borders: The CDC and DHS moved fast, launching enhanced screening and potential entry limits for travelers from the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan, while coordinating the “safe withdrawal” of a small number of Americans possibly exposed. Containment Struggles: Reuters reports late detection and avoidable missteps—funeral practices, lab tests tuned to the wrong strain, and mishandled samples—helped the virus move into rebel-held areas. On-the-Ground Response: Congo’s health minister says three treatment centers are opening in Ituri as WHO teams and supplies arrive; MSF is also scaling up. Regional Watch: Rwanda closed the Goma border crossing, and Ghana says it has no cases while boosting screening.
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