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South Sudan envoy urges Ebola emergency preparedness
Original: Senior Presidential Envoy backs emergency preparedness in South Sudan amid Ebola outbreaks in Uganda and DRC
A senior Presidential Envoy has voiced support for strengthening emergency preparedness in South Sudan following Ebola outbreaks in neighbouring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The backing, highlighted by the WHO Regional Office for Africa, signals concern that South Sudan's health system could be tested if the outbreaks spread, and puts focus on readiness measures, surveillance and cross-border coordination in the region.
Why now: Ebola outbreaks in Uganda and the DRC have raised fears of cross-border spread to South Sudan.
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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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